Keeping children and young people safe from sexual abuse - here are some ways we can make sure this happens.
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Activity_TorchThese ‘Parents Protect’ short films will tell you what you need to know about child sexual abuse and how to prevent it, including spotting the signs.
Sexual Abuse Learning Programme - Parents Protect
Create a Family Safety Plan
Activity_FamilyA family safety plan can help you create a safer environment, educate everyone in the family and have important discussions.
The Lucy Faithfull Foundation has a template which makes this easy for you.
Parents Protect - Create a family safety plan
Talk Pants
Activity_UndiesIt’s never too early to talk with your children about privacy and what is ok and not ok. Pantosaurus makes this easy.
Talk PANTS & Join Pantosaurus - The Underwear Rule
Keep safe online
Activity_iPadsKeeping your family safe online – it’s never too soon to put things in place to keep children and young people safe online:
Our top tips on online safety
Know the signs of Sexual Exploitation
Activity_HotThis is a type of child sexual abuse. It is when an individual or group take advantage of an imbalance of power, to trick a child (anyone under 18) in to receiving ‘something’ in exchange for performing sexual acts, and/or having others perform sexual acts on them.
‘Something’ can mean material things such as: somewhere to live, food, drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, gifts or money. It can also mean emotional things such as: status, protection, affection, someone to talk to or a perceived relationship. Find out more here
Are you worried your child is being sexually exploited?
Children’s sexual behaviour – know what is ok and not ok
Activity_Traffic LightsThis information based on traffic light colours will help you recognise what is normal and what is worrying sexual behaviour in children and young people:
Parents Protect - Traffic light tools for parents carers and professionals
Be ready to listen
Activity_ChatIt’s not easy for children and young people to tell adults about their concerns. Having an adult that they can trust can make a huge difference.
If a child approaches you, make sure that you take them seriously, listen carefully, reassure them, make a note of what they have said, and pass on the information.
Report concerns
Further Support
Activity_CoupleIf you want to talk about any of these things and get support as a family, find your local team here:
Conwy Family Life
If you have experienced sexual abuse and would like to report it, contact our local Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre
Amethyst - Sexual Assault Referral Centre North Wales - Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (nhs.wales)
If you have experienced sexual abuse as a child, and are now an adult, help and support is available from Stepping Stones North Wales
Stepping Stones (steppingstonesnorthwales.co.uk)