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This Tes blog article offers invaluable insights into tackling the complex issue of child-on-child abuse in schools. A must-read for educators! 💡 #safeguarding #education #educators

Child-on-child abuse is a serious issue that demands attention. From physical and emotional harm to bullying and cyberbullying, the dynamics can be complex. Our latest blog post explores how schools can recognise the signs of abuse and implement effective strategies to prevent and address these concerns. 👉 https://bit.ly/4dgbSH6

Child abuse can take on multiple forms, all of which can cause significant harm to a child's physical, emotional, and psychological well-being. It is important to recognize the signs of child abuse and to act quickly in order to protect the child's well-being and future. Early detection and intervention can help prevent further harm and provide the necessary support and resources for the child to heal and recover. Understanding the different ways child abuse can manifest is crucial in effectively protecting vulnerable children. Here is an article about the many types of abuse: 👇 https://lnkd.in/gAh4McTA #childabuse #emotionalabuse #physicalabuse #sexualabuse #attorney

Awareness and action can help stop abuse. Learn more about resources that are available to help keep children safe.

⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING - I will be speaking about my own Abuse and Trauma April is Child Abuse Prevention Month - it goes without saying that this is a very important cause to assign a month to. There is a lot of great information that is being shared during the month. The different types of abuse our children are exposed to. The signs to look out for if a child is being abused. How to teach our children to avoid grooming and abuse. These are all very important themes. But for many children, the trauma doesn’t stop after the initial abuse. Children aren’t scooped up and taken to a magical fairy land where they heal from their pain. There isn’t a unicorn helping them cope through the subsequent PTSD they will live with the rest of their lives. I want to share my story with you - not of the abuse I endured as a child, but the subsequent abuse I received AFTER my abuser was forced out of my life. When I was 14, my brother finally spoke up about our father’s abuse and he was forced to leave our home. But I feel as though my abuser always had a say in how I was going to move on from the pain he caused me as a child. From “family therapy” with an incompetent social worker to being forced to describe sexual abuse to a grand jury, the abuse came from members of our community to not being believed by an unprofessional DA. After 5 years of fighting through the court system and my abuser finally going to prison, he was out in 4 years. FOUR YEARS as opposed to the lifetime I was living with the painful memories of his abuse. He supposedly went through some sort of pedophile “therapy” so that he would not reoffend. But he went on to harm other children. And I felt like a failure because he was able to hurt other kids. My case was during the late 80s/early 90s but a lot of the same abuse is happening in the system. We need to protect those children who have already suffered through abuse. We need stricter laws and punishment for child sex offenders so that their victims won’t live in fear of retribution or continued abuse. Teaching our children how to avoid abuse is vital, but protecting traumatized children from being re-traumatized over and over is ALSO VITAL. If you are interested in finding out more about how your state/county or country handles child abuse through the court system, I suggest you look up the laws and consequent punishments for abusers. How do you feel about the amount of jail time a child abuser receives under your jurisdiction? What kind of laws would you want to see in effect if it were your child? I hope that my story will help other people to understand that our children need protection from abusers but also that those who are supposed to keep children safe AFTER trauma need to DO BETTER. https://lnkd.in/eNnePTPj

⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING - I will be speaking about my own Abuse and Trauma April is Child Abuse Prevention Month - it goes without saying that this is a very important cause to assign a month to. There is a lot of great information that is being shared during the month. The different types of abuse our children are exposed to. The signs to look out for if a child is being abused. How to teach our children to avoid grooming and abuse. These are all very important themes. But for many children, the trauma doesn’t stop after the initial abuse. Children aren’t scooped up and taken to a magical fairy land where they heal from their pain. There isn’t a unicorn helping them cope through the subsequent PTSD they will live with the rest of their lives. I want to share my story with you - not of the abuse I endured as a child, but the subsequent abuse I received AFTER my abuser was forced out of my life. When I was 14, my brother finally spoke up about our father’s abuse and he was forced to leave our home. But I feel as though my abuser always had a say in how I was going to move on from the pain he caused me as a child. From “family therapy” with an incompetent social worker to being forced to describe sexual abuse to a grand jury, the abuse came from members of our community to not being believed by an unprofessional DA. After 5 years of fighting through the court system and my abuser finally going to prison, he was out in 4 years. FOUR YEARS as opposed to the lifetime I was living with the painful memories of his abuse. He supposedly went through some sort of pedophile “therapy” so that he would not reoffend. But he went on to harm other children. And I felt like a failure because he was able to hurt other kids. My case was during the late 80s/early 90s but a lot of the same abuse is happening in the system. We need to protect those children who have already suffered through abuse. We need stricter laws and punishment for child sex offenders so that their victims won’t live in fear of retribution or continued abuse. Teaching our children how to avoid abuse is vital, but protecting traumatized children from being re-traumatized over and over is ALSO VITAL. If you are interested in finding out more about how your state/county or country handles child abuse through the court system, I suggest you look up the laws and consequent punishments for abusers. How do you feel about the amount of jail time a child abuser receives under your jurisdiction? What kind of laws would you want to see in effect if it were your child? I hope that my story will help other people to understand that our children need protection from abusers but also that those who are supposed to keep children safe AFTER trauma need to DO BETTER. https://lnkd.in/ejf7msjS

**Preventing Child Abuse: 3 Key Actions You Can Take Today** As children settle into the new school year, ensuring their safety and well-being is more important than ever. In a recent article, *"Preventing Child Abuse: 11 Actions Adults Can Take,"* Boys & Girls Clubs of America highlights the proactive steps adults can take to protect children from abuse and neglect. Here are the top 3 takeaways: 1. **Open Conversations**: Talking openly with kids about abuse prevention helps reduce the likelihood of it occurring. By routinely checking in with children, you create a safe space for them to share their concerns. 2. **Spot Red Flags**: Be alert to “grooming” or manipulative behaviors in adults, such as trying to be alone with a child or giving gifts without reason. Always pay attention to a child’s emotional responses and stay engaged in their lives. 3. **Choose Safe After-School Environments**: Ensure that after-school organizations or caregivers have robust abuse prevention training and screening processes in place. Prioritize environments where safety is a top priority. These actions create safer spaces for children and foster open communication and trust, empowering youth to speak up when something feels wrong. For more steps on how to prevent child abuse and keep kids safe, read the full article from Boys & Girls Clubs of America here: https://lnkd.in/gJbAnsig. To suspect abuse, call the Statewide Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-522-3511 to report. #ChildSafety #AbusePrevention #BoysAndGirlsClubs #BackToSchool #SafeKids

Online Abuse: Share Your Experience With Your Parents, Rotimi Onadipe Advises Children

"Accidental emotional child abuse can have lasting impacts. Learn how to recognize and prevent it to ensure a nurturing environment for your child's growth." #ChildAbusePrevention #EmotionalWellbeing #ParentingAwareness #ChildSafety #positiveparenting For more details, visit the article https://lnkd.in/gF9-Gv2B

How to Talk to Protect Your Child by Julie Federico by Deliah Lawrence April is child abuse prevention month the month set aside to try and end child abuse.  Parents have many responsibilities when educating their children about life. One of the most important conversations to have with your child is a conversation about body safety. What is body safety you ask? Body safety is teaching your children […] #boomers #babyboomers