THINGS CHILDREN SHOULD KNOW
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The most important
thing to remember is that it is NOT YOUR FAULT that this
happened to you.
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Children have rights
too - including to be protected and feel safe within their
family environment.
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Sometimes it's OK to
say No to an adult!
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Children are not to blame for
being abused - the person hurting them is the one who has done
wrong.
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Often, the person
who abuses a child tries to make the child feel as if it was
his/her fault that it happened, but this person knows it is
not your fault and they know what they are doing to you is
wrong and against the Law!
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Children shouldn't feel they
have to deal with abuse on their own.
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Children should tell a person
they can trust, such as a parent, teacher, relative or friend,
if they are being abused in any way, even if they are worried
about what might happen next.
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What if the person who Abused
me is someone I love, like a family member?
It is still NOT YOUR FAULT
that this person abused you.
No adult or older child has the right
to abuse you, even if they are a family member or a
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It is okay for children not to
keep bad secrets. If
someone asks you to keep a secret, tell an adult you can
trust.
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Children may not be believed
when they talk about abuse. This does not mean they are lying.
They should try to find someone who will believe them, or
phone Childline.
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Even though we are
brought up to think that adults know best, there are some bad
adults who hurt children, and these bad adults have a problem.
That is why they are doing bad things - because they have a
problem, NOT because you did something wrong to deserve it.
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Also remember
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No-one should
touch your private parts. Your body belongs to YOU,
especially your private parts. (Private parts are the parts
of your body covered by your swimming costume.) If someone
tries to touch your private parts, say NO! Then tell someone
about it. Keep on telling until someone listens and believes
you and helps you.
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Be sensible. Don't
walk anywhere on your own...try to walk with friends. Don't
wander off by yourself. Always tell a parent where you are
going and how long you will be gone for
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Never talk to
strangers.
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Learn how to say
NO! loud and clear.
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If you have been
abused, phone Childline 08000 55555. You can phone us
any time of the day or night. You don't have to give your
name if you don't want to and phoning us doesn't cost any
money. You can phone us from any landline - just pick it up and
dial.
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