Caring for our kids

Psalm 46

God is in control The Fatherhood of God: He holds His children safely

He holds His children safely Mum/Dad have it sorted

He holds His children safely Mum/Dad have it sorted Be strong, brave, & give that to your kids

He holds His children safely The Police have it sorted Re-emphasise that criminals are in custody

Remember September 11 2001

Remember September 11 2001 DO NOT RETRAUMATISE

Protective Behaviours

Protective Behaviours Children have the right to feel safe

Protective Behaviours Children have the right to be heard

Protective Behaviours Give practical strategies

Protective Behaviours Give practical strategies

Protective Behaviours Give practical strategies Build & hold to boundaries

Protective Behaviours Give practical strategies Build & hold to boundaries Yell & Keep on Yelling

Preparing for Damon’s return

Preparing for Damon’s return Keep it factual

Preparing for Damon’s return Keep it factual Build empathy

Preparing for Damon’s return Keep it factual Build empathy Friends open doors

Supporting Damon

Supporting Damon No magical phrase

Supporting Damon No magical phrase Nothing will make it better

Supporting Damon No magical phrase Nothing will make it better Be a friend

Supporting Damon No magical phrase Nothing will make it better Be a friend Be considerate

Supporting Damon No magical phrase Nothing will make it better Be a friend Be considerate Be practical – under the School’s/Teacher’s guidance

Supporting Damon No magical phrase Nothing will make it better Be a friend Be considerate Be practical – under the School’s/Teacher’s guidance Don’t ask, let Damon tell if & when he’s ready