North Iowa Child Abuse Prevention Coalition

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Help Prevent Child Sexual Abuse

Be sure to:

  Discuss sexuality with your children in an open and honest way.

  Teach your child to say no if someone tries to touch sexual parts of his or her body.

  Be alert for clues in your child's behavior that may signal abuse.

  Listen carefully to your child. He or she may not talk about a problem directly, but your child may give verbal clue that something is wrong.

  Let children know they can speak openly with you. Tell them they don't need to keep a secret if someone does something to them that is confusing or uncomfortable.

Teach Children What To Do If Approached or Abused

Tell them to:

  Get away from a stranger who tries to lure them with offers of gifts, a ride, etc.

  Say NO to anyone who tries to sexually abuse them.

  Run for help if someone tries to abuse them.

  Tell an adult what happened as soon as possible.

What Can You Do About Sexual Abuse

As a parent:

  Know where your children are - who they're with and what they're doing.

  Ask children what happens when they're alone with baby sitters, friends, etc.

  Encourage your children to talk about any problems or questions they have.

As a member of the community:

  Support efforts of social agencies and police to deal with the problem.

  Encourage treatment for the child and the abuser.

  Support children's rights to accurate information about sexual abuse.

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