FINAL TSTO Lesa Dec 14.pdf - Flipbook - Page 66
Safety rules for kids
It is never OK for anyone
to touch the private parts of
my body and to ask me to
keep it a secret, even if it is
someone I know or like.
There is new legislation in NSW that makes it an offence for someone to groom and procure
a child for the purposes of sexually exploiting them using the Internet or telecommunications
systems. This legislation is found in the section 66 EB of the NSW Crimes Act. It includes the
sending of sexually explicit images over the Internet or arranging to meet a child.
It is never OK for anyone to
ask me to keep a secret if it
makes me uncomfortable, or
I know it’s wrong, even if it is
someone I know or like.
Preventing child sexual abuse
I can say ‘No’ to any
unwanted touching or
contact. I can say ‘No,’
or ‘Don’t do that,’ or ‘I’m
going to tell.’
If I have a problem, it is
important for me to tell an
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Child exploitation on the Internet
If parents have concerns or questions about this issue a good place to start is the NSW Police
website http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/community_issues/children/child_exploitation
A common concern of parents is raising the subject of sexual safety without leading children
to believe that the world is full of predators. Sexual predators are not likely to be scary-looking
people. In fact sexual predators often use tactics to make the child feel good and special.
Teaching children straightforward rules about what’s allowed and what’s not is the best
strategy that we have. Many offenders may engage children or young people in a range of
sexual acts that escalates over time, including games and other non-abusive behaviour as a
part of the grooming process. Participation in these activities does not mean that the child or
young person has consented to the abuse.
Encourage children to know they can decide who touches them.
Teach children they have a right to say no to unwanted touch.
Teach about privacy and help them identify the private parts of the body.
Talk about the difference between good and bad secrets.
Encourage them to tell someone if they are confused or upset or if they have concerns or
questions.
Reinforce using the buddy system on outings.
Try to always know where your children are and have them check in with you.
Maintain an environment in which children feel safe talking about their feelings and
problems.
