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Crimes Against Children... Child Abuse. SEXUAL ABUSE. The perpetrator is usually someone very close that the child knows and loves (relatives, authority figures, etc). 30% of all little girls are sexually abused before 10 years old.
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Crimes Against Children... Child Abuse
SEXUAL ABUSE The perpetrator is usually someone very close that the child knows and loves (relatives, authority figures, etc) 30% of all little girls are sexually abused before 10 years old. 25% of all little boys are sexually abused before 10 years old.
Child molesters come from every class, profession, racial, and religious background Most are persons child knows and trusts Highest incidence happens within the family, extended family, including stepfamily 90% of reported abusers are married men Large proportion are married with children themselves Most offenders lacked affection and physical contact when they were young (That is No Excuse!) High percentage were themselves abused as children (No Excuse!) Child molesters tend to gravitate towards places, professions, and activities which put them into easy contact with children WHO ARE SEXUAL ABUSERS?
Abusers usually pick out their victims and plan their activity Child molesters average 73 child victims before they are caught (USA Statistic) Offenders avoid detection, they are experts at hiding their deviant behaviour Sexual abusers are often persons who are perceived authority-figures to the child, therefore, the child tends to be easily coerced into silence because of fear Despite efforts to work with offenders, the risk of re-offending (committing this crime again) is 75% WHO ARE SEXUAL ABUSERS? (cont.)
HOW TO NOT GET AIDS 1. Treat your body as a special gift, don’t give it away to anybody. 2. Wait for sex until you get married. 3. Don’t let anyone but “YOU” touch your private parts. 4. Treat others with respect also.
Pat on the head Hugging your family Kissing your friend on the cheek Holding your friend's hand Good playing GOOD TOUCHES
Anyone touching your private parts Kissing girlfriend/boyfriend on the mouth Playing games with your private parts Having sex before you are married BAD TOUCHES
NO! GO! TELL!
N O R ! U N ! 1. Say a big NO! 2. Get away quickly... run if you can. O N 3. Do not keep it a secret. T E R C E S 4. Do not feel shame. You are not to blame! O N E M A H S 5. Tell an adult person you trust what has happened (like the police, a pastor, or your principal). L L E T WHAT TO DO IF SOMEBODY IS FORCING YOU SEXUALLY OR SEXUALLY ABUSING YOU:
SEXUAL ABUSE GOOD TOUCHES BAD TOUCHES MAKE SURE
YOU HAVE CONTROL OVER YOUR OWN BODY… NOT SOMEONE ELSE!
SEXUAL ABUSE ALWAYS REPORT TO AUTHORITIES
REPORTING TO: 1. Law enforcement 2. Child help lines 3. Child welfare 4. Child Protection Units
SEXUAL ABUSE VICTIMS 1. Emotional problems 2. Mental difficulties 3. Spiritual problems 4. Physical problems 5. Social problems
CHURCH AND CHILD WORKERS Step 1: The 6-month rule Step 2: Screening forms Step 3: Contact references Step 4: Two-adult rule Step 5: The appropriate response Step 6: Education Step 7: Accountability, not mercy