During these Five Days of Action, we would like to introduce you to the foundational habits of child sexual abuse prevention—KNOW. SEE. RESPOND. When put into practice, they help us create safer environments for children to grow and learn.
KNOW: Knowing about child sexual abuse can help us better understand what to look for and how to keep it from happening in the first place. For example, did you know that 1 in 10 children in the U.S will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday?
SEE: When we know the signs of abuse, we can intervene on behalf of children. But it’s also important to be able to spot potentially dangerous situations in our environment, so that we can minimize children’s vulnerability to abuse.
RESPOND: If you suspect abuse, are you ready to respond? Do you know when and how to report suspected child abuse? Visit our website to find community resources with information on how to report abuse, CLICK HERE
Learn all the ways to respond to suspected abuse, including reporting it at www.fivedaysofaction.org.
Learn more about child abuse prevention month, here.
Learn more about the Y’s commitment to safety, here.