Posts by Keep Kids Safe
Why Avoiding Isn’t Helping
This post is part of a four-part series breaking down the defensive coping mechanisms that sexual abuse survivors most often struggle with. If you’d like to catch up, check out part one, “Know How You Cope.” What Avoidance Looks Like Avoidance festers in our actions or lack thereof. It can be helpful for a time…
Read MoreKnow How You Cope
Most of us have developed certain habits that act as coping mechanisms to redirect stress. Even adults who may be considered emotionally healthy and balanced use behaviors to minimize stress or conflict on the surface. These adaptive measures are learned from a young age, as we are each shaped by the ups and downs of…
Read More11 No-Fluff Facts About Child Abuse
11 No-Fluff Facts About Child Abuse Approximately 5 children die every day because of child abuse. 1 out of 3 girls and 1 out of 5 boys will be sexually abused before they reach age 18. 90% of child sexual abuse victims know the perpetrator in some way. 68% are abused by a family member.…
Read MoreIs It Really “Less Bad” For Boys?
One out of every six boys is the victim of sex abuse as a child – compared to one out of every four girls. Despite being at almost equal risk, boys are far less likely to report their abuse within the critical first 48-hour window. They’re actually less likely to report it at all. And…
Read MoreWhat to Ask a Youth Organization
Parent’s Can’t Assume All Organizations are Safety-Aware Whether a school, church, sports team, or after-school group, many parents trust their child’s health and safety to some organization. Offering lessons in teamwork, leadership, and community, youth organizations allow children the chance to practice important social skills under supervision. However, while a youth organization puts heavy emphasis…
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