Many of the behavioral changes that children undergo are a result of their ongoing development. However, when the change seems drastically out of character or concerning it could, though may not necessarily be, a sign of abuse.
While educating children about appropriate boundaries and safe touches is the first line of defense against dangerous situations, knowing the warning signs of a potential abuser is a crucial part of protecting your child from sexual abuse.
Tips on how to respond when your child tells you that he has been abused.
Teaching your children that no one should touch a child’s private parts except to keep them clean and healthy is an important step in keeping kids safe.
The sexual abuse of children is a difficult, but important, topic to discuss.