How Do We Prevent Abuse?
Raise Awareness
Understanding the issues is key, many are not informed how to reduce the risk of abuse and how to create safe spaces for children to disclose.
Talk About It
Sexual abuse is often shrouded in secrecy and shame. Children need regular reminders with adults taking responsibility for their safety.
Prioritize Safety
All safe adults need to model safe behaviors and take steps to reduce opportunities for abuse to occur, at home, online, and in youth programs.
Build Courage
To keep kids safe, we must challenge the silence and willful blindness that enables abuse and puts children and those affected at a disadvantage.