Facts
What is child sexual abuse?
Child sexual abuse is when someone older or more powerful touches a child in his or her private areas or asks the child to touch them in his or her private areas.
True or False
All feelings are ok.
True.
True or False
Many kids might feel that the sexual abuse is their fault.
True, many kids feel like this.
What are two things that you can do to help you feel more calm?
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What makes it difficult for kids to tell an adult when they have been abused?
They might be scared, embarrassed, or fear they might get in trouble. The abuser may have threatened to hurt them or their family if they tell. Sometimes kids might feel like it is their fault.
True or False
Both girls and boys can experience sexual abuse.
True. 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys report sexual abuse.
True or false
After sexual abuse, our feelings can get jumbled up.
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1 in 5 kids in all the world have experienced sexual abuse.
True
True or False
After being abused, a child will never be able to fully trust people again.
False
What can a child do if someone asks them to keep a secret?
Talk to an adult that they trust like a parent or teacher and ask them to help.
Most children who are sexually abused tell someone immediately after being abused.
False, most kids do not tell someone immediately after being abused. For many kids, they delay telling someone or may never tell someone.
Name a feeling you had this week and describe how big the feeling was on a scale from 1-10.
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Many kids find it hard to trust others after experiencing sexual abuse.
True
After experiencing sexual abuse, a child will always struggle with feeling sad and angry and have nightmares about what happened.
False: Most kids recover after talking with a counselor and learning new skills.
If a child experiences an unsafe touch, who can they ask for help?
Identify an adult they trust: parents, teachers, counselor, etc.
True or False
It is common to have mixed feelings about an abuser. For example, a kid might enjoy spending time with the abuser but also fear being around the abuser.
True. Many abusers are nice to kids or even give them gifts.
Name a feeling you had this week and where you felt it in your body?
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True or False
Some kids might avoid certain places, people or situations after being sexually abused.
True, certain places/people/situations might cause them to feel anxiety or fear.
Name one person you trust.
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Why is it important for a child to share with an adult when they experience something unsafe or confusing?
An adult can help the child and also help keep the child safe.
Do you think most children are abused by someone they know or a stranger.
Most kids are abused by someone they know.
What are some common feelings that kids have after experiencing sexual abuse?
They might feel anger, sadness, fear, worry, shame, confusion, or guilt.
True or false
After sexual abuse, kids might be more curious or focused on bodies or sexual behaviors.
True.
What is your favorite way to relax?
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What is a personal bubble?
A personal bubble has to do with our personal space. Sometimes our bubbles are smaller, like when we hug a friend. Sometimes bubbles can be bigger, like when we walk by a stranger.