How do you talk to children about sexual violations?
Chapter 6 - Question 3 of 9
A: Ask the class openly if anyone has been exposed to sexual assault.
B: Be interested in the child’s well-being, positively curious and a good listener.
C: Wait for the child to tell you themselves
Wrong: This is often threatening or uncomfortable for the children or adolescents. It may take time before children and young people are ready to talk about sexual abuse; give them time and space, and be a safe adult they can come talk to. Be interested and listen, ask open questions and document both questions and answers in case police or other instances will be involved.
Correct! It may take time before children and young people are ready to talk about sexual abuse; give them time and space, and be a safe adult they can come talk to. Be interested and listen, ask open questions and document both questions and answers in case police or other instances will be involved.
Wrong: This is often threatening or uncomfortable for the children or adolescents. It may take time before children and young people are ready to talk about sexual abuse; give them time and space, and be a safe adult they can come talk to. Be interested and listen, ask open questions and document both questions and answers in case police or other instances will be involved.