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Child Abuse Resources
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Family Safety Plan
As a family, discuss and decide safety rules together. Review the rules regularly so that no one forgets!
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Helping Your Child Heal
A child’s recovery often depends on the level of support they receive.
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Local Therapists
Find a local therapist, trained to help during difficult situations.
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Preventing Abuse - Warning Signs
As adults we are responsible for keeping children safe. By knowing the warning signs and what actions to take, you have the opportunity to prevent sexual abuse - and to help children who are being abused.
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Sexual Behaviors - K-4th
Understand what is normal and when to be concerned about the sexual behaviors of young children.
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Sexual Behaviors - Preschool
Know what is considered normal behavior among preschool children, and when to be concerned about their behavior.
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Sexual Behaviors - Adolescents
Learn about the behaviors expected of adolescents, and when concern is in order.
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Teaching - 4-6
Know what to teach your children about sex when they are 4 to 6 years old.
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Teaching - 7-12
Learn what topics are suggested when teaching children, aged 7 through 12, about sex.
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Teaching - Preschool
Get information on how to discuss sex appropriately with your preschool aged child.
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Trauma Signs
Learn about the possible behaviors of traumatized children.
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Understanding Child's Needs
Know how children react to abuse.
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Understanding Sexual Abuse
Understand sexual abuse as it applies to children.
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Understanding Who We Are
There will be a team of professionals working your child’s case. Each professional has a specific role, and by working together, tries to make this process flow as smoothly as possible.
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What to Say to Others
One challenge your family may face, should abuse occur to your child, is what to say to others about the abuse.