To protect our children and families, we must TALK ABOUT these difficult topics to PREVENT child abuse and sexual assault. TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE, ONE LIFE AT A TIME!
Did you know…
- In the U.S., 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men experience some form of sexual violence in their lifetime.
- 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be sexually abused before they turn 18 years old.
- Sexual assault is the most under-reported crime. Only 12% of child sexual abuse cases are ever reported to the authorities.
- In 8 out of 10 cases (80%) of sexual assault, the victim knew the perpetrator.
- 325,000 children are at risk of becoming victims of commercial child sexual exploitation each year.
- Every 73 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. Every 9 minutes, the victim is a child.
- At least 1 in 7 children have experienced child abuse and/or neglect in the past year.
- In 2020, there were 1584 child abuse cases reported in Lowndes County.
The good news is YOU can help prevent and bring awareness of sexual assault and child abuse by….
- Educating yourself and your child about abuse, safety, and boundaries
- Talking about prevention, awareness, and abuse openly
- Minimizing potentially unsafe opportunities
- Recognizing the signs of abuse and assault
- Reacting responsibly—If you see something, say something; BYSTANDER INTERVENTION!
*CALL 911 if you are in danger.
*To make a report of child abuse/neglect, call DFCS Child Protective Services at 1-855-GA-CHILD.
*Adult victims/survivors can contact 1-800-33-HAVEN (24 hours/365 days).
*Children, Adolescents, & Adult Victims/Survivors seeking counseling for trauma/PTSD can contact EnSpire Counseling & Wellness at 229-262-1000.
“Alone we can do so little, TOGETHER we can do so much.” Helen Keller