Managing anger at the time of disclosure
Sam MacGibbon Child and Family Psychologist confirms that anger and other feelings are a natural response. She notes the importance of managing feelings when the child is around. Catherine Gallagher Clinical Practice Manager Start explains the importance of telling the child that any anger demonstrated is not directed at the child.
Resources
Information including the signs and effects of child sexual abuse, grooming, online child exploitation and how to respond to a disclosure https://bravehearts.org.au/about-child-sexual-abuse/
Keeping kids safer http://www.capshauraki.co.nz/keeping-kids-safer.html
Keeping children safe https://helpauckland.org.nz/topic/keeping-children-safe/
Online sexual abuse https://netsafe.org.nz/image-based-abuse/
Sexual harm helpline https://safetotalk.nz/ 0800 044 334 or Free text 4334