Sexual abuse includes: grooming a child with the intention of sexually abusing them; all forms of penetrative and non-penetrative sex; sexually exploiting a child in return for gifts, money or affection; and making, looking at and distributing indecent images of a child.
In the UK, four out of five children aged 11-17 (82.7%) who experienced contact sexual abuse from someone around their own age did not tell anyone else about it.
Sexual abuse involves forcing or enticing a child or young person to take part in sexual activities. It does not necessarily involve violence and the child may or may not be aware of what is happening.
Successful people have the 90/10 rule. Stay 90% focused on a solution and 10% focused on the problem.
When you feel overwhelmed, it’s hard, but try to stay focused on a solution. Ask yourself, “What can I do about this?”
Avoiding or running away from uncomfortable emotions will make them worse. Try looking at what is causing you to feel them.
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Neglect may involve a parent’s or carer’s failure to: provide adequate food, clothing and shelter; protect the child from physical and emotional harm or danger; supervise the child properly; make sure the child receives appropriate medical care or treatment.
One in seven children aged 11-17 (13.3%) have been neglected. Almost one in ten (9.8%) have experienced severe neglect.
Neglect is persistently failing to meet a child’s basic physical and/or psychological needs resulting in serious damage to their health and development.