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We can offer presentations for adults on how to keep children safe in the ‘real world’ and when using the Internet.

The ‘Real World’ Challenge

In recent times we have come to understand that children are more likely to be sexually abused by people they know than by strangers. These are not the ‘monsters’ often portrayed by the media, but familiar and trusted adults, which can make disclosure far more difficult. It is vital that parents, carers and other adults are equipped with sound information to help them protect their children.

The aims for this training are:

  • To raise awareness of child sexual abuse
  • To alleviate anxieties regarding child sexual abuse
  • To advise participants of the work of Stop it Now! Black Country and Birmingham

And includes:

  • What is child sexual abuse
  • Who are the abusers
  • Offender behaviour and grooming
  • Impact of child sexual abuse
  • Legislation
  • Stop it Now! Helpline and further support

Download a leaflet.

The Internet Challenge - New Technologies and Child Sexual Abuse

Barely a day goes by when we don’t hear about a child being harmed through their use of the Internet. Many parents feel out of their depth or look to technical safeguards such as filtering and blocking software to help protect their children. But these solutions can only ever deal with part of the problem and parents, whatever their technical ability, need to make time to understand the risks and get practical non-technical advice on steps they can take to keep their children safe.

The aims for this training are:

  • To raise awareness of risk factors associated with Internet use
  • To increase knowledge around MSN, SMS, Chat Rooms, Blogging and peer-to-peer communication
  • To understand grooming behaviours of abusers in the virtual world
  • To consider safety strategies aimed at minimising risk

And includes:

  • Types of technology
  • Risks
  • Social networking
  • Gaming
  • Grooming
  • Minimising risk and positive preventative actions
  • Further support

Download a leaflet.

Contact us to discuss these opportunities

Tel:     01527 598184

email: office@stopitnow.org.uk