Building Courage
Courage isn't a quality we're born with - it's developed.
It is a critical component to any effective abuse prevention strategy. Why? Because if we have all the information and knowledge needed to understand how to prevent child sexual abuse, but we don't have the courage to speak up, take action, and prioritize the safety of children, then we aren't preventing.
The Three C's of Courage
by Basik Insights
Understand the Issues
We can't address a problem if we don't know enough about it. Educating ourselves and other on how sexual abuse perpetrated, best practices to reduce risk, encourage disclosure, and supporting children after abuse are essential to being as effective as possible to keep children safe.
Practice what we Preach
It's time to get a little uncomfortable. Prioritizing the safety of children often means putting the feelings and egos of other second. We need to ask questions and have conversations that haven't been had. It takes practice. Start talking about it. Ask questions. Speak up. Start where you are - expect a little discomfort and know that's where growth happens.
Hold Your Ground
When we are truly committed to keeping children safe, we know we need to hold ourselves and others accountable, even if we have to do it alone. When we understand and appreciate what is at stake we know we need to take action even if it means we're going to face resistance. When we find others that are committed with us, we're stronger.