Sexual Abuse

What is sexual abuse?

How do I tell if my child has been sexually abused?

Responding to a disclosure of abuse

Naughty behaviour or behaviour resulting from trauma?

Let’s not talk about this - we should move on

Responding when disclosure is a trigger for a parent

Managing anger at the time of disclosure

Is the trauma going to be with the child for life?

Learning to trust again

The value of therapy

What is “grooming”?

Does sexual abuse impact on a child’s sexuality

What is meant by leaning in?

I went through something similar as a child and I’m fine, how come my child is struggling so badly?

Why didn’t my child tell me what was happening?

Helping children who blame themselves - “it was my fault”

I want to talk about the abuse and check in on how my child is doing, I don’t want to upset them?

Do we tell other people about what has happened?

What do I do if it's my other child who has hurt their sibling?

How do I cope with other people's strong reactions to what has happened?

How can I teach my child to have the right amount of trust in people?

What if we as parents have different reactions to the situation?

Developing safety plans. What are they?

How Start can help?