All Children/Tamariki have the Right2BSafe He Mang tö ia tamoriti In New Zealand 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 6 boys will have experienced some form of sexual abuse before the age of 16. This can have a serious and long term impact on the physical and mental health of survivors. We believe that every parent and caregiver, grandparent and family/whanau member wants to be the best they possibly can be, when given the awesome responsibility of the care of a child or, young person It is our hope that the following messages will affirm what many people are already doing, and for others, it may encourage some new skills around ensuring the sexual safety of children. Help your child learn and understand their feelings and emotions. If children are able to recognise happy as opposed to uncomfortable feelings they can relate to yes touching as opposed to'no touching Teach your child the proper names for their body. Use the proper names for genitals from as young as possible Respect your child's control of their own body. For example let your child decide if they want to hug or kiss someone hello or goodbye, or if they would rather shake hands high five, or wave instead. Teach your child the 3 touching rules for private parts It's OK to touch your own Gn private) It's not OK to touch somoone else's It's not Ok for someone else to touch yours (Except Teach your child that they are the boss of their body. Teach children that they havo the right to say no to unwelome touching, play fighting or any other physical activity that makes them feel a Dr or Nurse for medical reasons) CAPS HAURAKI SUPPORTING FAMILIES 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 Violence Prevention Helpline HEY BRO 0800 HEY BRO Are you having sexual thoughts about children? Do you have concerning and harmful sexual behaviour? Call Safe network 07 847 0555 or, email info@ safenetwork.org.nz