April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Here are a few tips on how to respond if your Little or any child reports any abuse or harm they may be subject to:
- First, believe the child and make sure the child knows it.
- Thank the child for telling you and praise the child's courage. Tell the child how brave he or she is for telling you.
- Tell the child that he or she is not at fault for what happened or may be happening.
- Encourage the child to talk but don't ask leading questions about the details as this may contaminate the child's memory of events. Remember, who-what-where.
- Assure the child that it's your job to be sure he or she is kept safe and you'll do everything you can to make sure that happens.
- Seek out help from a professional, contact your Match Coordinator if this regards your Little or contact the authorities.
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