Why don't children just tell?
-they don't think anyone will believe them.
-they feel no one cares.
-they think they'll get the abuser in trouble and maybe they (abuser) will end up in jail and it will be all their (child's) fault.
-maybe it'll break up their family and everyone will blame them for telling.
-they think it happens to everyone.
-they hope it won't happen again.
-they're afraid everyone will know.
-they're afraid they'll have to go to court.
-what if people will ask them lots of questions.
-it feels too embarrassing.
-they're very afraid.
-they fear getting in trouble.
-they feel they've done something bad.
- a lot of times they think, "it's my fault".
information from
Nancy Faulkner, PhD 1995-2003
www.prevent-abuse-now.com
-they don't think anyone will believe them.
-they feel no one cares.
-they think they'll get the abuser in trouble and maybe they (abuser) will end up in jail and it will be all their (child's) fault.
-maybe it'll break up their family and everyone will blame them for telling.
-they think it happens to everyone.
-they hope it won't happen again.
-they're afraid everyone will know.
-they're afraid they'll have to go to court.
-what if people will ask them lots of questions.
-it feels too embarrassing.
-they're very afraid.
-they fear getting in trouble.
-they feel they've done something bad.
- a lot of times they think, "it's my fault".
information from
Nancy Faulkner, PhD 1995-2003
www.prevent-abuse-now.com
"Child sexual abuse has been reported up to 80,000 times a year, but the number of unreported instances is far greater, because the children are afraid to tell anyone what has happened, and the legal procedure for validating an episode is difficult. The problem should be identified, the abuse stopped, and the child should receive professional help. The long-term emotional and psychological damage of sexual abuse can be devastating to the child......"
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Aware and
Concerned!
You are making a difference in the lives of millions of
silent children
—too young to help themselves—
too afraid to tell.
Thank you for helping to break their silence!
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Empowered Children are Safer Children
the responsibility of empowering children belongs to every member in society. Since a staggering 91.1% of abuse happens to a child by their own parent(s) (2011 National Child Abuse and Neglect Data Systems), every person in a child's life has a huge responsibility (teachers, friends, aunts, uncles, grandparents, parents, etc...) to keep children safe.
Children must be empowered! Do the children in your life know...
*to trust their gut instincts. If something doesn't feel right, get away! (no second guessing or doubting intuition).
*their value as a human being. (and the value of others)
*"my body belongs to me" and must be cherished, honored and respected. Anything less will never be accepted or tolerated!
*who deserves their trust and respect. not everyone is trustworthy just because they are an adult. honoring parents doesn't mean tolerating abuse.
*telling isn't tattling! speak out no matter who is harming him/her.
*if something ever happens, it's not his/her fault. keep telling people, and don't stop, until you get help!
*the difference between good touch and bad touch. if the child knows what a loving touch is, anything less will send up a red warning flag...
*some secrets are not for keeping! do they understand the difference between a surprise and a secret?
*their "NO!" must be respected! if we respect their 'no' in smaller areas, children will be empowered to say "No!" in a crisis.
Keep communication open with children. They need to know they can tell you anything, be completely honest, without getting punished for it.
the responsibility of empowering children belongs to every member in society. Since a staggering 91.1% of abuse happens to a child by their own parent(s) (2011 National Child Abuse and Neglect Data Systems), every person in a child's life has a huge responsibility (teachers, friends, aunts, uncles, grandparents, parents, etc...) to keep children safe.
Children must be empowered! Do the children in your life know...
*to trust their gut instincts. If something doesn't feel right, get away! (no second guessing or doubting intuition).
*their value as a human being. (and the value of others)
*"my body belongs to me" and must be cherished, honored and respected. Anything less will never be accepted or tolerated!
*who deserves their trust and respect. not everyone is trustworthy just because they are an adult. honoring parents doesn't mean tolerating abuse.
*telling isn't tattling! speak out no matter who is harming him/her.
*if something ever happens, it's not his/her fault. keep telling people, and don't stop, until you get help!
*the difference between good touch and bad touch. if the child knows what a loving touch is, anything less will send up a red warning flag...
*some secrets are not for keeping! do they understand the difference between a surprise and a secret?
*their "NO!" must be respected! if we respect their 'no' in smaller areas, children will be empowered to say "No!" in a crisis.
Keep communication open with children. They need to know they can tell you anything, be completely honest, without getting punished for it.
For more information & an extensive
list of resources please visit
Butterfly Dreams Abuse Recovery
there is hope & healing!
list of resources please visit
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there is hope & healing!
