Body Safety
What is Body safety
Teaching children how to protect themselves from inappropriate touch or unwelcome behavior from others.
Name any two tips that can be used to prevent sexual abuse
Learn as much information as you can about physical and sexual abuse.
Listen and talk with your children.
Teach personal safety boundaries rules.
Know the adults and teens in your children’s lives.
Keep tabs on your kids.
True/False
Is empowering your children apart of body safety
True
What is Sexual Health?
A state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality.
Two tips to help with body safety
Teach Children About Their Bodies and Use Age-Appropriate Language
Discuss Appropriate Touch
Safe touches
Unsafe touches
Unwanted touches
Teach Children About Personal Boundaries
Practice Scenarios
Encourage Open Communication
Empower Your Child
What does positive communication look like?
paying attention, respecting the child's feelings and watching your tone of voice.