Protecting Your Child from Sexual Abuse: What Parents Can Do

It is important to teach children basic safety skills to help keep them safe from potentially dangerous or abusive situations.  One of the challenges for you as a parent is to ensure that even when you are not with your children, they have the knowledge and ability to do the right thing in the worst possible situation.  The information that follows is a guide to help parents talk to their children about personal safety. These conversations can be difficult, but you can preent sexual abuse by educating yourself and your child and making sure the right safety measures are in place wherever your child goes.

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