HOW TO TEACH YOUR CHILD ABOUT SEXUAL VIOLENCE?

• GIVE THEM OWNERSHIP OF THEIR BODY: Teach your children that they

• USE APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE: Teach your kids the parts of their

• Use the bathing suit or Underwear rule: Educate your children that

N.B Children shouldn’t be restricted only to the bathing suit rule but should be

taught not to allow anyone touch them where they feel uncomfortable be it

rubbing their back, stroking their hair or even mouth. Most predators will not

start by touching children in sensitive areas especially those who have a great

relationship with them e.g Teacher, Coach, Family members e.t.c but will begin

with non-sensitive areas such as ear, hair, back, and children although might

not be comfortable with it, will think it’s okay because it’s not covered by

swimming suit and from there, the predator moves to sensitive areas which

maybe a little too late for the child since they have been groomed and

prepared for it.

• TEACH THEM THE DIFFERENECE BETWEEN GOOD AND BAD TOUCH:

• TEACH THEM SEX EDUCATION: It is okay to teach your children sex

• TEACH THEM TO AVOID KEEPING SECRETS: Enlighten your children

• EMPOWER THEM TO SAY “NO”: Teach your children to say NO to what

• BUILD GOOD COMMUNICATION: Let your children know you are always

• MAKE THEM FEEL SAFE:  Do not force affection on your children. If

One way to teach children about this topic is to talk about it from a point of

view of safety rather than abuse.