Contents

Acknowledgements

Foreword

Introduction

Why We Need a New Approach

Links with Police - Keeping Ourselves Safe

Disclaimer

One Family's Story

A Word of Encouragement
Coping with a History
We all need Help

Learning About Abuse

Abuse or Not Abuse

What Is Child Abuse?
The Nature of Abuse

Answers

Opinions about Child Abuse

Factors Which Shape Opinions

How Do You See It?

Answers

Keeping Your Children Safer

Straight Talking
Recognising Abuse
Being Up Front
Internet Protection
My Undertaking
Recommendations For Teachers

Dealing With Abuse

When a Child Discloses Abuse
Reporting Abuse
Who Can Help Me?
Getting Help Now!
Where Am I At?

Learning Activities Involving Parents, Carers and Children

Activities With 5 to 7 Year Olds

Guidelines For Parents/Carers

Activities

Activities With 8 to 10 Year Olds

Guidelines For Parent/Carers
Activities

Activities With 11 to 13 Year Olds

Guidelines For Parents/Carers
Activities

End Note
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