Sexual Abuse Counselling Centre_Parent Support Handbook


Sexual Abuse Counselling Centre (Parent Information and Support Handbook)
1

Table of Contents
2

What is Child Sexual Abuse?
3

Warning Signs
4

Normal Childhood Sexual Exploration between Children vs. Sexually Abusive Situations
7

Age Appropriate Sexual Development
8

How to Know if a Child is Disclosing
9

How to Respond When a Child Discloses
12

Common Feelings Associated with Sexual Abuse Disclosers
13

How to Support a Child Following a Sexual Abuse Disclosure
14

How to Report Suspected or Known Child Abuse
15

What Happens Following a Report?
16

Sexual Abuse Prevention Tips
18

Sexual Abuse Counselling Centre
22

Myths and Facts
27

Helpful Resources
28

References
32

www.options.bc.ca

Made with FlippingBook - professional solution for displaying marketing and sales documents online