"As we recognize the month of April as Child Abuse Prevention month, I would like to encourage parents and caregivers alike to take the time and get informed about ways to protect your child(ren) from sexual abuse. Here are some preventative tips for parents on how they can protect their child from sexual predators:
• Parents, never assume a predator is a stranger. A predator does not have to be a stranger, he or she can be a parent, step-parent, sibling, uncle, aunt, neighbor, teacher, pastor, doctor, and grandparent, in other words, it can be anyone.
• Parents, build a rapport with your child, so that if someone attempts to or had sexually assaulted your child, he or she will feel comfortable to tell you what had happened. And never make your child feel as though it is his or her fault.
• Parents always know your child whereabouts and who is around your child; and in an effort to eliminate potential child abuse, monitor one on one child and adult interactions in closed places...."
Let's Talk About Child Abuse Protection and Sexual Predators
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