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We must pay attention to 'Stranger Danger,' the idea we sell to children that all strangers CAN be dangerous.
This is not wrong.
However, sometimes unconsciously, we communicate to children that non-strangers are ALWAYS safe.
This couldn't be further from the truth.
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This is not wrong.
However, sometimes unconsciously, we communicate to children that non-strangers are ALWAYS safe.
This couldn't be further from the truth.
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The data is clear. In up to 70% of child abuse cases, the perpetrator is known to the family - a partner, sibling, parent, employee in whatever capacity, teacher, friend.
There are two important factors in child abuse cases:
1. Proximity
2. Access
Both depend on some trust.
There are two important factors in child abuse cases:
1. Proximity
2. Access
Both depend on some trust.
A child is likelier to be wary of a stranger's overtures than they would a family friend's. And abusers DEPEND on that trust to perpetuate abuse.
It's why it's possible that a child has been sexually abused multiple times, and the parents are unaware.
In some cases, the...
It's why it's possible that a child has been sexually abused multiple times, and the parents are unaware.
In some cases, the...
