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Talking
to Your Children
Because
offenders get their power through secrecy the single most
effective means of protecting your child is communication
with your child.
They have
to feel comfortable discussing sensitive matters with you.
If they feel they can talk with you about their true feelings
and that they will not be "put down" for it, then
they will be more likely to tell you when they are put in
an uncomfortable situation by a child molester.
Also,
children need to know that there are many adults who can help
if they have a problem.
The handout
"Personal
Safety for Children" and the National Center for
Missing and Exploited Children pamphlet "Child
Protection", give you excellent examples of basic
safety rules for children.
For a
list of free child safety pamphlets, call the National
Center for Missing and Exploited Children, toll free (1-800-843-5678),
or call your local sexual assault program, victim services
agency, or social services agency.
See
also:
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