Awareness plays a key role in implementing prevention programs. Children who know that they have rights, who are well informed about inappropriate touch, who are taught to trust their feelings about situations and people, and who know where to get help if needed, are less likely to be victims of any type of sexual abuse. In this module, you will be introduced to the concepts of children’s rights and child sexual abuse.

Topics covered:

• Introduction to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
  
• Definition of a child
  
• How does the Convention protect children’s rights?
  
• What are the forms of sexual violation of children
  
• What is the touch continuum
  
• What are the effects of child sexual abuse
  
• Teaching assertiveness
  
• How to deal with disclosure and where to report
  

 

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Course Module 1:  Introduction to Children’s Rights

Course Module 2:  What is Child Sexual Abuse?

Course Module 3:  Protecting Children