All Children Tamariki have the Right2BSa He Mana tõ ia tamaiti aryrs har yog d with your lids lcan help the As children/tamariki grow up, they develop and change in so and up to be safe and awesome humans. Knowing what is normal sexual development for children is a good place to start. What you teach your child about relationships and sexuality can help them develop a safe and healthy sexuality as they grown up. Help/awhina your child to establish healthy boundaries, and teach them that it is OK to say No' to anyone. Most sexual abuse is committed by individuals children know and trust (either someone a similar age or older). It helps to familiarize yourself with some of the tricks used by these people to breach the boundaries of a child's safety and run scenarios using these tricks to teach your child to feel more comfortable saying 'No' and telling a safe adult about what has happened. These scenarios might include one where a person in a position of authority, such as a sports coach, offers special privileges to the child that involves being alone with them. Teach your child to say; I need to talk to my parents about that first . It is also helpful to discuss what privacy they should expect from people in your child's life. For example, if your child is staying over at a friend's house, it is not appropriate for the friend or an adult living in the house to come into the bathroom with them or try to touch their private parts. It is important for kids to know what is and isn't appropriate and what to do about it. Phone CAPS Hauraki on 07 868 8644 or check out www.capshauraki.co.nz for info & support. CAPS Where to get help Immediate danger: Police 111 Child/Tamariki at risk: Oranga Tamariki 0508 326 459 Concern/support/advice: CAPS Hauraki 07 8688644 Safe to Talk: National Sexual Harm Helpline Call 0800 044 334 Text 4334 Email: support@safetotalk.nz Webchat: www.safetotalk.nz HEY BRO: 24/7 Violence Prevention Helpline 0800 HEY BRO