The influences that can be exerted on children’s sexual behaviours are manifold. For example, age-appropriate sexual behaviours can be affected […]
For parents
Identifying behaviours of concern in children’s development
When making judgments about violence, it is advisable to understand the child’s developmental level – which includes the physical, cognitive, […]
What grooming is?
Grooming is a term used to describe how people who want to sexually abuse children and young people approach them […]
How might the parents of an abused child feel?
Anger May feel anger towards the abuser for hurting the child, betraying trust, cheating and manipulating. May feel anger towards […]
Ideas to help and stimulate your child
Ideas to help the psycho-social recovery of child victims Create opportunities (or topics) while doing an activity or playing together. […]
Needs of sexually abused children after assault or disclosure
Needs of physically abused children The child should be approached in a warm, open and supportive manner. Sometimes the child […]
The secret
Secrets have become an important therapeutic theme in cases of child abuse. Sometimes the child refuses to talk about the […]
How might the abused child feel?
Fear Fear that the abuser will reject him, hurt him or those he loves. Fear that no one will believe […]
Important issues in talking to a person who has abused a child.
Some important things to keep in mind when talking to someone who has abused or may be abusive: Explore the […]
How to report abuse
Types of abuse. How to report it Child abuse is forbidden; however, abuse is a phenomenon to which, unfortunately, a […]