Activity Two
(ages 11 - 13)

Key points

Abuse must be stopped!

Abuse should be reported!

Before you begin the activity

Tell your child, "Abuse is always wrong and it must be stopped. Unfortunately, some people don't report abuse because they feel embarrassed, confused or ashamed. Some people worry that they won't be believed or they may have been bribed or threatened and they're too scared to tell. I hope you know that you can always come to me for help or support, and I will try my very best to help and make you feel better."

Activity

Under the headings on the activity sheet Safe People write the names of people that your child would trust enough to go to for help or support in times of need or difficulty. Read aloud the information stating where to go to report suspected abuse and then complete the anti-abuse messages by filling in the missing words. Discuss the concept of the circle of violence, by explaining that people who abuse others were often abused themselves when they were children. The best way to stop abuse and neglect is to report it so that the victim and the offender (the person committing the abuse) can get help. This is one way to stop the cycle of violence.

When you have finished the activity

Put your completed activity sheet on display as agreed between you.