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OVERVIEW
P.A.X.A. is by parents for parents. It’s our goal to simplify child sex abuse information to help parents and caretakers navigate when the situation arises. We know the amount of information out there is truly overwhelming for most people so we’ve made it easier by identifying more organizations that provide stellar information. Here are more organizations we’d like you to know about:
Recognizing the Symptoms
Parents need to know that there are symptoms or "signs" associated with child sex abuse. Many parents dismiss these symptoms as "being part of a phase" and try to find other reasons for their child's behavior. This is why it is critical to understand symptoms of child sex abuse even if your child is not currently a victim. Parents need to know what to look for, because the symptoms vary from child-to-child, age levels, gender and levels of abuse.
Stop It Now
P.A.X.A. strongly supports an organization called Stop It Now, which prevents the sexual abuse of children by mobilizing adults, families and communities to take actions that protect children before they are harmed.While the organization is prevention focused, they have a section of their website dedicated to warning signs of possible sexual abuse as it relates to a child’s behavior. Most importantly, they break down signs by age group, which is helpful to parents.
Warning Signs of Possible Sexual Abuse In A Child's Behaviors.
The Mama Bear Effect
P.A.X.A supports and promotes an organization called The Mama Bear Effect, which empowers adults to actively protect children from sexual abuse by raising awareness and promoting conversation and behaviors that can prevent abuse. Their website has a section called “Reading Between the Lines” that outlines symptoms of sexual abuse in children.
RAINN
P.A.X.A uses RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, as a data-resource for the sexual abuse of children. The following link covers warning signs for children and warning signs that an adult may be hurting a child.
Darkness To Light
P.A.X.A. supports and promotes an organization called Darkness to Light, which is a non-profit that empowers adults to prevent child sexual abuse. D2L is known for their Stewards of Children Program® which is an evidence-informed child sexual abuse prevention, recognition and intervention training program based on their 5 Steps to Protecting Our ChildrenTM guide.
The following two links will help parents talk to their children about sexual abuse and react responsibly if they receive troubling feedback.
Ask Questions
It's not realistic to think that your child will share or disclose to you that he or she is being sexually abused. Kids are often paralyzed with fear and are silenced by the perpetrator. Read here to learn how you can save your child from sex abuse by asking your child the question.
Child Molester Profile
Child molesters are everywhere. In our families, at schools, at church, at our kids' sports organizations and camps...you get the picture, right? As parents we need to be on alert that there will always be an individual that will try to trap your kid alone and sexually abuse him/her. These child molesters are effective because they manipulate the parents as well. Equip yourself with the information to learn more about child molester traits so you can save your child from sex abuse.
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How To Secure Legal Representation On The Pursuit of Justice
Kristina Alkass, Lavelle Law attorney, speaks to parents about knowing when it's key to hire a lawyer to protect your child from a predator and prevent more child sex abuse. Attorneys can facilitate orders of protection and provide representation for civil cases against the predator.
How The County Gets Involved In A Child Sex Abuse Investigation
Parents learn here how the county gets involved in a child sex abuse investigation. Parents, get equipped so you know what to expect should you ever be in this situation defending & protecting your child.