The protection of all children is everyone’s responsibility!
Child sexual abuse is a community problem and one that is preventable. It affects children, families, and communities.
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Educate yourself about child sexual abuse.
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Recognize the signs & symptoms. Pay attention to the care of all children.
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Report it.
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Teach children how to protect themselves. Make sure they know they have the right to not let anyone touch them if they do not want to be touched.
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Be involved in your children’s activities.
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Know where your children are and who they are with.
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Let children know they can talk to you about anything that makes them feel uncomfortable. If a child tells you about abuse, believe them.
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Educate your community about child sexual abuse and child sexual abuse prevention. Call them to action to do something about it, host a Darkness2Light “Stewards of Children” Training in your community.
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Help strengthen your community by volunteering your time to organizations that help protect children.
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Join or start a Child Abuse Prevention Coalition in your community. For more information contact tguy@preventchildabuseillinois.org
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Advocate for legislation that supports children
For more information or to schedule a training contact:
Jennifer Samartano
(630)790-6869
