{"id":288,"date":"2019-08-28T21:48:05","date_gmt":"2019-08-28T21:48:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/myunheardvoice.org\/?page_id=288"},"modified":"2019-08-28T21:51:06","modified_gmt":"2019-08-28T21:51:06","slug":"how-can-i-protect-my-child-from-sexual-assault","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/myunheardvoice.org\/ru\/how-can-i-protect-my-child-from-sexual-assault\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can I Protect My Child From Sexual Assault?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sexual abuse can happen to children of any race, socioeconomic group,\n religion or culture. There is no foolproof way to protect children from\n sexual abuse, but there are steps you can take to reduce this risk. If \nsomething happens to your child, remember that the perpetrator is to \nblame\u2014not you and especially not the child. Below you\u2019ll find some \nprecautions you can take to help protect the children in your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child is in immediate danger, don\u2019t hesitate to call 911. If you aren\u2019t sure of the situation but you suspect the child is being harmed, you can take steps to gauge the situation and put an end to the abuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Be involved in the child\u2019s life.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Being actively involved in a child\u2019s life can make warning signs of \nchild sexual abuse more obvious and help the child feel more comfortable\n coming to you if something isn\u2019t right. If you see or hear something \nthat causes concern, you can take action to protect your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Show interest in their day-to-day lives<\/strong>. Ask  them what they did during the day and who they did it with. Who did they  sit with at lunchtime? What games did they play after school? Did they  enjoy themselves?<\/li><li><strong>Get to know the people in your child\u2019s life<\/strong>. Know  who your child is spending time with, including other children and  adults. Ask your child about the kids they go to school with, the  parents of their friends, and other people they may encounter, such as  teammates or coaches. Talk about these people openly and ask questions  so that your child can feel comfortable doing the same.<\/li><li><strong>Choose caregivers carefully<\/strong>. Whether it\u2019s a babysitter, a new school, or an afterschool activity, be diligent about screening caregivers for your child.<\/li><li><strong>Talk about the media<\/strong>. Incidents of sexual violence  are frequently covered by the news and portrayed in television shows.  Ask your child questions about this coverage to start a conversation.  Questions like, \u201cHave you ever heard of this happening before?\u201d or \u201cWhat  would you do if you were in this situation?\u201d can signal to your child  that these are important issues that they can talk about with you. Learn more about talking to your kids about sexual assault.<\/li><li><strong>Know the warning signs<\/strong>. Become familiar with the warning signs of child sexual abuse,  and notice any changes with your child, no matter how small. Whether  it\u2019s happening to your child or a child you know, you have the potential  to make a big difference in that person\u2019s life by stepping in.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Encourage children to speak up.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When someone knows that their voice will be heard and taken \nseriously, it gives them the courage to speak up when something isn\u2019t \nright. You can start having these conversations with your children as \nsoon as they begin using words to talk about feelings or emotions. Don\u2019t\n worry if you haven&#8217;t started conversations around these topics with \nyour child\u2014it is never too late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Teach your child about boundaries<\/strong>. Let your  child know that no one has the right to touch them or make them feel  uncomfortable \u2014 this includes hugs from grandparents or even tickling  from mom or dad. It is important to let your child know that their body  is their own. Just as importantly, remind your child that they do not  have the right to touch someone else if that person does not want to be  touched.<\/li><li><strong>Teach your child how to talk about their bodies<\/strong>.  From an early age, teach your child the names of their body parts.  Teaching a child these words gives them the ability to come to you when  something is wrong. Learn more about talking to children about sexual assault.<\/li><li><strong>Be available<\/strong>. Set time aside to spend with your  child where they have your undivided attention. Let your child know that  they can come to you if they have questions or if someone is talking to  them in a way that makes them feel uncomfortable. If they do come to  you with questions or concerns, follow through on your word and make the  time to talk.<\/li><li><strong>Let them know they won\u2019t get in trouble<\/strong>. Many  perpetrators use secret-keeping or threats as a way of keeping children  quiet about abuse. Remind your child frequently that they will not get  in trouble for talking to you, no matter what they need to say. When  they do come to you, follow through on this promise and avoid punishing  them for speaking up.<\/li><li><strong>Give them the chance to raise new topics<\/strong>. Sometimes  asking direct questions like, \u201cDid you have fun?\u201d and \u201cWas it a good  time?\u201d won\u2019t give you the answers you need. Give your child a chance to  bring up their own concerns or ideas by asking open-ended questions like  \u201cIs there anything else you wanted to talk about?\u201d<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal Disclaimer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px\"><strong>MyUnheardVoice website provides general information that is intended, but not guaranteed, to be correct and up-to-date. The information is not presented as a source of legal advice. You should not rely, for legal advice, on statements or representations made within the website or by any externally referenced Internet sites. If you need legal advice upon which you intend to rely in the course of your legal affairs, consult a competent, independent attorney. MUV does not assume any responsibility for actions or non-actions taken by people who have visited this site, and no one shall be entitled to a claim for detrimental reliance on any information provided or expressed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px\"><em>Original source link: https:\/\/rainn.org\/articles\/how-can-i-protect-my-child-sexual-assault<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sexual abuse can happen to children of any race, socioeconomic group, religion or culture. 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