COMMON MYTHS ABOUT CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE Many people don't know what child sexual abuse and exploitation is, or don't realise it's happening around them. The following gives you the facts behind the myths. #ChildAbuse #AbuseMyths #PreventAbuse #PreventED nneca.org.uk

FAMILY SECRET – OVER 90% OF ABUSE IS CARRIED OUT BY SOMEONE YOU KNOW OR KNOWN TO THE FAMILY If you suspect abuse, even from a loved one, SpeakUp to help them & prevent further abuse #ChildAbuseHelp #AbuseEducation #FamilySecret #OnlineSafety #PreventED nneca.org.uk

1 in 3 NEVER DISCLOSE Over 90% of abuse is carried out by someone you know or known to the family. Children can’t talk about sexual abuse, so we have too. If you suspect abuse. #ChildAbuseHelp #PreventED #FamilySecret #OnlineSafety nneca.org.uk

DANGEROUS APPS – PARENTS & CAREGIVERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT These apps can easily be used as grooming tools by online predators looking to meet up with children #ChildAbuseHelp #FamilySecret #OnlineSafety #OnlineGrooming #PreventED nneca.org.uk

A TYPICAL PAEDOPHILE WILL COMMIT 117 SEXUAL CRIMES IN THEIR LIFETIME Children can’t talk about sexual abuse, so we have too. If you suspect abuse, even from a loved one, SPEAK UP to help them & prevent abuse from happening #ChildAbuseHelp #PreventED nneca.org.uk

MY BODY SAFETY RULES Evidence shows that parents and teachers who openly discuss body rules with children can help prevent child sexual abuse #ChildAbuseHelp #MyBodyRules #FamilySafety #PreventED nneca.org.uk

1 in 3 CHILDREN NEVER DISCLOSE ABUSE Children can’t talk about sexual abuse, so we have too. If you suspect abuse, even from a loved one, SPEAK UP to help them & prevent abuse #ChildAbuseHelp #FamilySecret #CSE #OnlineSafety #PreventED nneca.org.uk

CHILDREN CAN’T PROTECT THEMSELVES… Children face huge barriers preventing them from speaking up, particularly when the abuse is carried out by a family member or person known to the family. #ChildAbuse #Disclosure #PreventAbuse #PreventED nneca.org.uk

WHO ARE YOU TALKING TO? Young people don’t know more than 50% of the friends they’re connected to on chat rooms and social media. Predators are increasingly using online platforms to target children. #CSE #OnlineSafety #OnlineGrooming #PreventED nneca.org.uk

BELIEVE HER WHEN SHE TELLS YOU…YOU MIGHT BE THE ONLY ONE SHE TELLS Children cannot disclose abuse, adults must be aware of the signs and ask the questions. #ChildAbuseHelp #FamilySecret #PreventED #ChildProtection nneca.org.uk

CHILDREN ARE MORE LIKELY TO DISCLOSE SEXUAL ABUSE TO THEIR TEACHERS, YET OVER 70% OF TEACHERS HAVE NOT RECEIVED CHILD ABUSE EDUCATION Children don’t talk about sexual abuse, so we have to, CALL FOR HELP #ChildAbuseHelp #OnlineSafety #PreventED nneca.org.uk

CHILDREN CAN’T PROTECT THEMSELVES… Children face huge barriers preventing them from speaking up, particularly when the abuse is carried out by a family member or person known to the family. #ChildAbuse #Disclosure #PreventAbuse #PreventED nneca.org.uk

MYTH – CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE WON’T HAPPEN TO MY CHILD. TRUTH – ABUSE OCCURS AT EVERY SOCIOECONOMIC LEVEL, ALL ETHNICITIES, ALL FAMILY SIZES, ALL RELIGIONS & ALL LEVELS OF EDUCATION Children don’t talk about sexual abuse, so we have too #ChildAbuse #PreventED nneca.org.uk

COMMON MYTHS ABOUT CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE Many people don't know what child sexual abuse and exploitation is, or don't realise it's happening around them. The following gives you the facts behind the myths. #ChildAbuse #AbuseMyths #PreventAbuse #PreventED nneca.org.uk

MYTH – BOYS WHO ARE ABUSED WILL BECOME ABUSERS WHEN THEY GROW UP. TRUTH – THIS IS A MYTH SPREAD BY ABUSERS WHO ARE LOOKING FOR AN EXCUSE FOR THEIR OFFENDING. Children don’t talk about sexual abuse, so we have to #ChildAbuseHelp #PreventED nneca.org.uk

CAN PARENTS PROTECT THEIR CHILDREN FROM ABUSE? OVER 90% OF ABUSE IS PREVENTABLE BY LEARNING ABUSE SIGNS & CREATING A FAMILY SAFETY PLAN Children don’t talk about sexual abuse, so we have to, CALL FOR HELP #ChildAbuseHelp #FamilySecret #PreventED nneca.org.uk

SEXTING – YOU LOSE CONTROL OF IMAGES AFTER THEY’RE SHARED 50% of teens have received a sexually explicit image & "I in 3" have sent an image, the consequences can be long term inc sextortion #Sextortion #OnlineSafety #OnlineGrooming #PreventEd nneca.org.uk

How many times did you have to read this? When we are tired and stressed we can't see what’s in front of us. Paedophiles first groom the family and then the child Over 90% will be known to the family. They will be a trusted friend, acquaintance and/or family member. #CSA

ONLINE GROOMERS WILL ALWAYS HIDE THEIR IDENTITY Young people don’t know more than 50% of the friends they’re connected to on chat rooms and social media. #ChildAbuseHelp #OnlineSafety #OnlineGrooming #PreventED nneca.org.uk