Child Molestation and Rape

By: Angie Pietrykowski

An innocent child can be devastated for a lifetime by one heinous crime that can never be taken back.

DefinitionAccording to North CarolinaChild Molestation

- any item that is used to penetrate any oral cavity on a child

Every day in the United States, more than two children are raped or molested per every one thousand children by someone that they trusted

Methods to protect and prevent children from being molested or raped:

Method One:

•Stay informed •Be aware of the surroundings at all times: 1) Watch the news 2)Contact the local authorities if you have concerns or questions

Method Two For Parents:Teach children about their “private zones.”

Be approachable about the subject, do not push kids away when they ask questions

Make sure older teenagers know the rules are crystal clear and explain about the age of consent for your state

Method Three:Monitor children on the internetLearn who their “friends” are on:

1. My Space

2. Face book

3. Twitter

4. Blogging

5. Chat rooms

Fourth Method:•Getting the schools, churches, and community involved

•Start programs that can teach children about perps

•Teach what a sexual touch is and why it is not right. Most schools that have these sort of programs take into account the children's age and cultural background.

Talking to Kids. Retrieved November 1, 2010, from Stop IT Now:http://www.stopitnow.org/talking_to_kids

Matthews, D. (2004). Child Abuse Source Book. Detroit: Omnigrapgics, Inc.