Title: Protecting our children in today’s world.
As parents we all want our children to be safe, lead happy lives.
We live in a society where all kinds of people exist together. And it becomes all the more crucial to protect our children.
The talk will make parents aware of child sexual abuse, why it happens, when, and where.
The talk will cover:
The high statistics of child sexual abuse Why the numbers are so high – the reasons – that most importantly, include LACK of Awareness. (making people believe it does not exist, and allowing the perpetrator to get away with it.) The definition of CSA (according to the UN Human Rights Commission) How does it happen – the psychological process How does the child know- Safe and Unsafe touch The Confusion the child faces The Immediate repercussions/ effects -shock, guilt, confusion, anger, shame Long term effects – Inability to trust, domestic violence, Trouble in sustaining relationships, aggression Early visible detectors Why children don’t tell Why they tell What to do when they tell – Steps to takeThe talk, and most importantly, the awareness it brings, will help us keep our children safe, and allow them to lead the innocent, happy and full lives children are supposed to live.
The talk will be given by Joan Pinto. Counsellor and volunteer at Arpan. She has given talks on the issue of Child Sexual Abuse at various schools and NGO's in Mumbai.
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