Watch & share this important video about how to tell if your child is a victim of sexual abuse, brought to you by Kids Live Safe. KidsLiveSafe provides a way for you to protect your children from sex offenders by having access to a registry and various other child protection tools. For more details and review, visit www.kidslivesafe.com It's important to be aware of sexual abuse of our children. Know the signs, and stop it now with the review of Kids Live Safe and our advice. As parents, it's hard to imagine the unthinkable, but it's important to consider the possible. Review these warning signs brought to you by Kids Live Safe: 1. Dressing habits & hygiene changes: Your child may try to make themselves less appealing to their abuser by: - starting to dress shabbily - not bathing - not brushing their teeth - not combing their hair 2. Sexual knowledge: Pay attention to your child's terminology: if they seem to have sexual knowledge beyond their years, or begin to touch themselves or others in a sexual way, have an honest discussion with them about sex. 3. Keeping secrets: If your child has toys, money, or candy that you did not buy them, or if they talk about secrets a new friend told them to keep, you should be concerned. If your child is keeping a secret, you should have a sincere talk with them about what secrets are okay to keep & what secrets should be shared. 4. Regression: If your child suddenly returns to habits they have long outgrown, such as thumb sucking, baby talk, or bed-wetting, pay attention.Show understanding, love, & kindness, & work with your children to address these issues. Visit KidsLiveSafe.com for tips on how to speak to your children about the topic of sexual abuse. 5. Mood swings: If you notice depression, anxiety, poor performance in school, or disinterest in activities your kids normally enjoy, these are red flags.Do not be dismissive if they show these signs -- take it seriously and find out why. 6. Trouble sleeping: Not wanting to be alone, sudden fear of the dark, or nightmares can all be signs of abuse. Talk it over with your child & find out what is causing these fears. These are just a few possible signs that a child may display if abused. As parents, we must all be vigilante & keep a close eye on our children. Watch out for any unusual or disturbing behavior & be open with your children. It is okay to ask your child if anyone has touched them inappropriately. Keep the conversation simple & remain calm, no matter what your child says. If you suspect abuse, seek help from a trusted source, such as a family doctor, or mental health provider. Share this Kids Live Safe slideshare & raise awareness of sexual predators and child sexual abuse. Sexual abuse of our children is a very important topic that all parents, grandparents, and family members should know about and take the necessary precautions to avoid.

2. As parents,
It’s hard to
imagine the
u n t h i n k a b l e

3. But
It’s
important
to
consider
the
p o s s i b l e

4. 6Warning signs
that your child
is a victim of
sexual abuse
Brought to you by:

5. 1 Dressing habits&
hygiene changes
Your child may try to
make themselves less appealing
to their abuser by:
- starting to dress shabbily
- not bathing
- not brushing their teeth
- not combing their hair

6. 2 Sexual knowledge
Pay attention to
your child’s
terminology:
if they seem to have
sexual knowledge beyond their years,
or begin to touch themselves
or others in a sexual way, have
an honest discussion with them about sex.

7. 3 Keeping secrets
If your child has toys, money,
or candy that you did not
buy them, or if they talk
about secrets a new friend
told them to keep,
you should be concerned.
If your child is
keeping a secret,
you should have a
sincere talk with
them about what
secrets are okay to
keep & what secrets
should be shared.

8. 4 regression
If your child suddenly
returns to habits they have
long outgrown, such as
thumb sucking, baby talk, or
bed-wetting, pay attention.
Show understanding, love, &
kindness, & work with your
children to address these
issues.

9. 5 Mood swings
If you notice depression,
anxiety, poor performance in
school, or disinterest in
activities your kids normally
enjoy, these are red flags.
Do not be dismissive if they
show these signs – take it
seriously and find out why.

10. 6 Trouble sleeping
Not wanting to be alone,
sudden fear of the dark,
or nightmares can all be
signs of abuse.
Talk it over with your
child & find out what is
causing these fears.

11. these are just a few possible signs
that a child may display if abused.
As parents, we must all be vigilante
& keep a close eye on our children.
Watch out for any
u n u s u a l o r
d i s t u r b i n g
behavior & Be open
with your children.

12. It is okay to ask your child if
a n y o n e h a s t o u c h e d t h e m
i n a p p r o p r i a t e l y . K e e p t h e
conversation simple & remain calm,
no matter what your child says.
If you suspect abuse, seek help from
a trusted source, such as a family
doctor, or mental health provider.

13. In 2003, the us
n a t i o n a l
i n s t i t u t e o f
justice reported
that 3 out of 4
a d o l e s c e n t s
who had been
s e x u a l l y
assaulted were
v i c t i m i z e d b y
s o m e o n e t h e y
k n e w w e l l .

14. S h a r e
this SLIDESHOW
R a i s e
A w a r e n e s s
V i s i t
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& find out if SEX
OFFENDERS live near you.