Safety & Abuse
Responding to disclosures of child abuse
When a child discloses abuse it can be hard to know how to respond and what to do. Here are some tips to help.
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Understanding child emotional abuse
Words can harm - emotional abuse can be just as hurtful as physical abuse and the effects can last a lifetime.
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Understanding child sexual abuse
In this article we’ll explore what child sexual abuse is and what you can do to help keep your child safe.
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Keeping kids safe at parties
You might worry about what your teen is exposed to when they go to parties. Here’s some ways you can minimise the risks.
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Understanding child physical abuse
Learn to recognise the signs and know how to respond appropriately.
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Understanding child neglect
When a child doesn't have their basic needs met by the people who are supposed to look after them it's called neglect. These are the signs are and how to help.
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Families impacted by domestic violence
Domestic violence affects the whole family. Learn how to support children and families impacted by domestic violence.
SAFETY & ABUSE
Your child’s rights
Children need rights in order to live a full life. Rights apply to all children, regardless of identity, wealth or location.
SAFETY & ABUSE
Understanding online grooming
We explain online grooming and ways to keep your kids safe.
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Risk taking and teens
The good news is you can encourage your child to avoid dangerous risks - here's what we suggest.
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Cyberbullying
With increasing time spent online, you might be worried about your child and cyberbullying. Understanding cyberbullying can help you to support them to stay safe online.
Safety & Abuse
Sexting and the impacts on young people
Learn more about what sexting means, its impact on your kids and how you can talk to them about it.
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Teens using drugs and alcohol
Know the facts and get support in order to help your teen manage the risks involved in drug and alcohol use.
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Social media and safety
Support your child to manage the risks in their online world but still enjoy its benefits.
Safety & Abuse
Children who cyberbully
We explore the signs and how to help the child who is cyberbullying change their behaviour.
Safety & Abuse
Helping kids stop cyberbullying
Everybody has a role to play in helping kids understand what’s ok and not ok online.
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