Prevention of Sexual Abuse
The Child Abuse Team at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center advises that the best prevention of sexual abuse is communication and education:
- Tell children they can so "NO!" when someone tries to touch their body and do things that make them feel funny. They should tell a grown up they can trust right away.
- Teach children that respect to adults / authority does not mean they must participate in activities that make them feel uncomfortable.
- Encourage prevention programs in the local school system.
