As adults, we want to protect our children from sexual abuse and exploitation, offline and online. We need to fully understand the issue and have the skills and confidence to address it with children. 

Stairway interactive e-learning courses will build your knowledge and confidence to talk to children about this sensitive topic. As an adult, you can be a catalyst for change in the fight against sexual abuse and exploitation of children.

What are the risks?

Sexual abuse and exploitation of children is a global issue, existing in both developed and developing countries. Violence against children is rooted in cultural, economic, and social practices. Globally, around 1 billion children aged 2–17 years old have experienced emotional, physical, or sexual violence. With the ever-increasing use of the internet and other forms of information and communication technology, sexual violence is recorded and distributed online, adding another complicated dimension to the problem of child abuse.

What you will learn

At the end of this course, you will 

• Know about children's rights 
• Understand the issue of child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE) 
• Develop familiarity with the different socio-cultural dynamics that contribute to the problem of CSAE 
• Understand how perpetrators victimize children 
• Understand what victims go through 
• Develop familiarity with the role technology plays in perpetrating child sexual abuse and exploitation 
• Understand your role in addressing the issue.

Available Activities

Course 1 -  Child Protection

• Alligator River Story
• I am a Child
• Daughter
• Reflection Journals
• Discussion Forum
• Resources

Course 2 -  Child Online Protection

• A Good Boy
• Red Leaves Falling
• Understanding Cyber Safety
  • Be a Buddy, Not a Bully
  • Some Things Are Not Worth Sharing
  • Add Friends Not Strangers
  • Dude, That's Not Cool!
• Reflection Journals
• Discussion Forum
• Resources