What is Body Safety?

When we talk to children in age appropriate ways about our bodies, sex, and boundaries, children understand what healthy relationships look like. It also teaches them that they have the right to say “no.” They become less vulnerable to people who would violate their boundaries, and are more likely to tell you if abuse occurs.

1. Name body parts.
2. Teach them that body parts are private.
3. Teach your children body boundaries.
4. Body secrets are not okay.
5. Teach children how to get out of scary or uncomfortable situations.
6. Have a code word children can use when they feel unsafe.

Body Safety Workshop Flyer

Statistics

It is highly likely that you know a child who has been or is being abused.

• Experts estimate that 1 in 10 children are sexually abused before their 18th birthday.
• 30% of children are abused by family members.
• As many as 60% are abused by people the family trusts.
• About 35% of victims are 11 years old or younger.
• Nearly 40% are abused by older or larger children.

According to the US Department of Justice only 10% of perpetrators were strangers to the child and 23% of the perpetrators were children themselves!

ICESA

Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault
Website: indianacesa.org

RAINN

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
24-Hour Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE