Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse: Tosin Folarin

Hi there! I hope you had a great week? and most importantly, a great start for a new week? Thank you for coming back on the blog an i hope you learn enough to be equipped to guarantee that more children are saved from the menace of child sexual abuse.

 

Remember how the previous post gave an introduction to what child sexual abuse is and the reality of it? (You can read it here in case you haven't read it yet). Today, i will be discussing a few tips on protection and how to guarantee that we end child sexual abuse in our environment and globally.

STEPS TO PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL ABUSE

1. Learn About It!

It is important that we keep our selves abreast of basic facts about child abuse such as the statistics, the symptoms, how to avoid child sexual abuse around us. Let us read about it.

2. Educate people about

A good number of people shy away from talking about child sexual abuse.​ People may not report their concerns because they do not consider it any of their business, or they do not trust child protection agencies.
Effective protection of children relies on Active Citizens reporting their concerns for a child harmed.



3. Recognize Vulnerable Children

Around us there are children who are vulnerable. Children often show us rather than tell us that something is worrying or upsetting them; so being aware of the warnings signs is vital. The presence of one or more of these factors may be an indicator that a child could be abused. Isolation, lack of support, withdrawal, children with disabilities, low self-esteem etc.

4. Be-proactive and Report.

If a child is trying to make a disclosure about sexual abuse, respond promptly with care and urgency. Believe the child (children will rarely tell a lie about sexual abuse) be supportive, assure the child that he/she will never get to see the perpetrator again, Stay calm (don’t get angry or shout at them).




Child sexual abuse cases should be reported to institutions that will ensure justice for children.  Here are some:

i. The Cece Yara Foundation
Website: www.ceceyarafoundation. Org
Toll free line: 08008008001

ii. The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team
Toll free line 112
07080601080

iii. The Mirabel Center:
08187243468

iiii. Police Stations with child protection units.

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