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Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Plan
Just as we teach our children to look both ways when they cross the street, or to be careful with strangers, it is imperative that we give children information that can reduce the possibility of unwanted touches.
The chart below is a Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Plan adapted from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Along with implementing this plan with your child, it is most important to routinely ask in a casual and informal way, "Has someone touched you in a way that is uncomfortable for you?" Most children do not tell someone right away. We must also be specific and let them know that "someone" who might touch them could be an uncle, mom's boyfriend, dad, stepmother, babysitter, grandfather, coach, teacher, anyone. In fact, it is usually someone who the family knows and trusts!
For more information call
337-436-9533 or e-mail Erika.
Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Plan
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Age:
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Prevention Plan
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Birth - 18 Months
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Use/teach your child the proper names for body parts.
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3-5 Years
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Teach your child about "private parts" of the body and how to say "no"
to sexual advances. Give straight-forward answers about sex.
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5-8 Years
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Talk about safety away from home. "Check in" with your child now and
then by asking about inappropriate/uncomfortable touching. Answer
questions honestly.
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8-12 Years
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Provide your child with information about normal sexual development.
Discuss your family's expectations regarding sexual conduct. Stress
personal safety.
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13-18 Years
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Re-stress personal
safety and potential problem areas. Discuss rape, "date rape," sexually
transmitted diseases, and unintended pregnancy. Integrate information
about normal sexual development into the everyday routine. | |
Adapted from the
American Academy of Pediatrics.
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