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Know the facts
Every 9 minutes a child is a victim of sexual abuse and assault.
RAINN.org
1 in 10 children will be sexually exploited by the age of 18.
Townsend, C., & Rheingold, A.A., (2013)
of sexually abused children are abused by someone they know and trust.
Finkelhor, D. (2012)
About Us
An empowered child grows up to be a powerful, healthy adult. The only efficient way to stop cycles of abuse, teach resiliency to kids with adverse childhood experiences, and protect children from trafficking is through prevention education. KidSafe has been teaching children and their grown-ups personal safety skills for over ten years. Together let’s give children the tools they need to stay safe, and parents the help they need to protect them.
MISSION
The KidSafe mission is to teach personal safety to children and their grown-ups to build strong, resilient families and safer communities.
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![](https://scontent-mia3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/s640x640/122024631_657491388287113_2611029231197816343_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=101&_nc_ohc=JNPzoUFuNrgAX_Kquy4&_nc_tp=24&oh=14551a481f306b095714eaa27ec0e861&oe=5FBA46E1 "Did you know that teaching your child about the difference between a good secret and a bad secret can help protect your child from being abused? Here is your challenge. Play the KidSafe Good Secret/Bad Secret Game with your child. They might not know the answers just yet – this is a perfect time to talk about it. Provide your child with examples of good and bad secrets and ask them \\"Is this a good secret? If so, why? Is this a bad secret? If so, why? What should you do?\\"
Your babysitter has a friend over the house and asks you to not tell your parent. You really like your babysitter. Is this a good secret? If so, why? Is this a bad secret? If so, why? What should you do?
You are at a friend\'s house and the friend\'s older sibling shows you videos on their phone that make you feel uncomfortable. They tell you not to tell. Is this a good secret? If so, why? Is this a bad secret? If so, why? What should you do? Let your children know that if someone tells them to never tell, or threatens them in any way if they do tell, that is exactly the type of secret they need to tell a trusted adult.
Your teacher is getting married. You and your classmates plan to make cards and surprise her with them next week. Is this a good secret? If so, why? Is this a bad secret? If so, why? What should you do?
Your coach gives you a gift. He says it is because you are awesome. He asks you not to let anyone know about the gift, it is special between you and him. Is this a good secret? If so, why? Is this a bad secret? If so, why? What should you do? Remind your child/tween/teen that if anyone asks them to keep a secret from their parents this is a red flag, bad secret. Exactly the type of secret you need to tell a trusted adult.
Ask your child to tell you, or make up, a good and bad secret of their own.
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Q. How much detail should my child know about sex at age 5?
A. First I will answer your question with a question. What do you mean by ‘sex’? There is a lot more to ‘sex’ then the act itself. If your child shows interest in knowing about ‘sex’, you should ask a few questions to clarify what they are really asking about. It could be anything from…
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