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Protecting children and young people from sexual abuse online is vital. It can be a hard subject to navigate. Our friends at eSafety Commissioner have devleoped resources to help create a whole of community response to online harms impacting children, particularly child sexual abuse and sexual harms. Learn more ⬇️ https://zurl.co/YHjY #ProtectingSportTogether #SportIntegrity

Having just read this report from February 2024, which was funded by the Home Office, I agree that there should be an urgent inquiry into child sexual abuse and grooming gangs and for those who are very, very concerned about the ethnicity of the perpetrators, they should give special consideration to paragraph 4.3.5 Characteristics of defendants: enthnicity. #Robert Jenrick #factsmatter #datamatters #expertsmatter #thetruthmatters

Today is the United Nations World day for the Precention and healing of Child sexual abuse 2024 Please take a look at the article

Stop it Now (an Offlimits initiative and part of #2PS Consortium) and the National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Human Beings and Sexual Violence against Children recently published their research into young offenders of (online) child sexual abuse. #2PS interviewed Kelly van den Heuvel to learn more about their research and how they will impact the domain. 👇 Read the full article to discover what results show about young offenders of (online) child sexual abuse. 👇 https://lnkd.in/dtN2Q7bP #stopchildabuse #protectchildren #SparksInTheDark #ChildProtection #CounteringCSAE #UnitedAgainstCSAE

Pleased to see this important Govt report given space in the press. The focus on institutional or group sexual abuse and exploitation has often crowded out the more uncomfortable discussion about familial abuse and to hear professionals are becoming de-skilled in this area is very worrying indeed. It’s also significant to me that the report highlights the responsibility family courts have in safeguarding child victims and cases where this has gone very, very wrong including when it ends with the child being ordered into contact with the perpetrator. Criminal court judges are given mandatory training on sexual offences. Surely family judges are entitled to the same? So much to learn here and encourage all professionals with child safeguarding responsibilities to read it. https://lnkd.in/ey9-AUmf

Very powerful editorial in The Observer today on the recent review into child sexual abuse in the family environment. It captures the key points brilliantly, and makes a compelling case for all of us to be much more willing to face up to the realities of sexual abuse. Have a read of it here 👇 https://lnkd.in/e2eVyjqE

Empower children with the knowledge to stay safe. Educate on child sexual abuse prevention today. Let's end the cycle of child sexual abuse through education. #SexualAbusePreventionTip #xsexualabuse #SexualAbusePreventionTip #xsexualabuse #combatingCSA #KumasiNGO #ABetterGhana #NGOsInGhana #CombatingCSA #XsexualAbuse #childabusepreventionmonth #sexualassaultawarenessmonth #NJNonprofit #childsexualabuseprevention

Did you know that 50-70% of child sexual abuse cases in the U.S are perpetrated by other youth? (Gewirtz-Meydan & Finkelhor, 2020) That’s why initiatives like Responsible Behavior with Younger Children, a program that focuses on prevention education among school children, are imperative. Read more about how this promising intervention can help: https://lnkd.in/e3Xh7hKE 

“It’s normal these days.” The Policing Institute for the Eastern Region (PIER) 'self-generated' child sexual abuse fieldwork findings report has launched, with insights on what works in approaches to public awareness campaigns that might be effective in educating children, their parents/carers, and educators about this crime. Findings are presented as key themes, including: 1.     The context that children exist within and experience; 2.     Children’s direct experiences of SG-CSAM; 3.     SG-CSAM and gender; 4.     Risk factors; 5.     Parents/educators responses; 6.     Dark web CSAM forum findings; 7.     Tradecraft. Read more about the report, developed in partnership with the IWF and funded by the Oak Foundation, on our website.

Tragically, the World Health Organization and UNICEF report that a child is sexually abused every few seconds around the globe. Data also shows many children are abused by people they know, but are often afraid to speak up. This horrific crime can happen to children from any background or economic status. As a parent or caregiver, are you aware of the common signs and methods of child sexual abuse? Do you feel equipped with the knowledge and tools to prevent your own child from becoming a victim? This issue affects families everywhere, but there are steps you can take to protect the children in your care. Dear Parents, teachers, and caregivers - this book is a must-have resource to help protect children from sexual abuse. This comprehensive guide provides crucial information and strategies to prevent child sexual abuse before it happens. Learn the warning signs, have age-appropriate conversations with kids, and create safe environments to keep your loved ones secure. Pre-order your copy today via this link https://lnkd.in/d8mgp3TZ and join us for the live book launch on September 3rd, 2024. Get the knowledge and tools you need to be a child's best defence against abuse. For more details, contact the numbers on the flyer. #ChildSafetyMatters #ProtectingOurChildren #EndChildAbuse #ParentEducation #CaregiverResources #TeacherToolkit #ChildProtection #SexualAbusePrevention #KeepKidsSafe #FamilySafety #ChildAdvocacy #ChildWellbeing #ChildrensRights #TraumaInformed #ChildAbuseAwareness #NewBook #BookRecommendation #BerylConsults #Vassistant #MustRead #SummerReading