Fourth Grade Lesson 2Sexual Abuse

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Ground RulesBe a good listener- No put downs!Share, but keep information away from a personal level-

Don’t use names.Respect the privacy of others and the comments they

make during the lessons.It is OK to ask your parents questions.It is OK to ask your teacher questions.

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Stranger Danger

Sexual Exploitation

Sexual Abuse

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You Have Rights

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Exploitation is WrongExploitation is wrong EVEN if

The person is older and bigger.The person has done or promises to do favors or buy gifts.You liked the touch to begin with (like tickling) and changed

your mind.It took you a long time to get up the courage to tell or even to

realize it wasn’t fair.The person is “in charge” like a parent, a teacher, a coach, a

babysitter, a bus driver, etc.The person is someone you love or trust.

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How does sexual abuse happen?Usually it happens gradually (over months or years).Usually it is not violent.Usually it involves tricks, threats or special treats.Usually it involves someone the child knows – and maybe

loves – not strangers…Almost always it involves a pact of secrecy.It may give children a warning feeling, in their guts…

sometimes called an “UH-OH” feeling.It can involve boys as well as girls.

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REMEMBERI have rights.I know good touch is okay.

My body belongs to me.

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Prevention and ReportingDavid and Maria’s story

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True or FalseSexual exploiters or abusers usually

have guns or knives.

FALSE! Sexual abusers do not usually use guns or knives to threaten victims.

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True or FalseKids are usually exploited or abused by

someone they know; not a stranger.

TRUE! Many times the abuser is someone the child knows. Sometimes the abuser might even be another child.

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True or FalseOnly girls are sexually exploited or

abused.

FALSE! Both boys and girls can be victims of sexual abuse.

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True or FalseSometimes, if a child says, “NO!” the

exploiter or abuser will stop.

TRUE! However, even if the abuser stops, the child should tell someone.

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True or FalseEven if a child promises to keep the

exploitation a secret, it’s OK to tell.

TRUE! It is very important for the child to tell so the abuser can be stopped.

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True or FalseUsually a child will be exploited only one

time.

FALSE! It’s usually gradual and continues. That is why it is important to tell someone.

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True or FalseIf a child is sexually exploited or abused,

it may be the child’s fault.

FALSE! It is NEVER the child’s fault.

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Questions

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Review

You have rights when it comes to your body.Sexual exploitation or abuse is always wrong.If sexual abuse happens to you; tell someone.Sexual abuse is never the victim’s fault.If a friend tells you they have been sexually exploited,

you should believe them, show you care, don’t blame them , and tell an adult, not other classmates.