Keeping Children Safe: A Guide for Parents to Prevent Sexual Abuse
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The world for children is very different today. Children are experimenting with drugs, alcohol and sex at an earlier age. The internet has put vulnerable children online. Despite TV and movie ratings, children can still gain access to sexually explicit programming. And today's children may be witnessing more crime and violence near their homes and schools than on television. The parenting challenges seem greater than ever. The health, safety, good care and education of our children is not simply assured or easily guaranteed. Society's problems, like sexual abuse, are not confined to a particular community, racial or economic group. Perpetrators may live in our neighborhoods, and even may be people we know and trust. Throughout this booklet you will see two symbols which will help you: the key, to reinforce communication and give “key information”; and the other, a warning sign to help you identify potential problem areas which may require the attention of a physician, mental health agency or a child-protective agency. (Action for Children)