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Having conversations with children and young people about sexual abuse - preschool-age children
Topics and conversation starters to help you talk to preschool-age children about child sexual abuse.
Talking about child sexual abuse with children and young people helps to keep them safe.
That’s because talking helps children and young people understand what sexual abuse is and gives them language to talk about this issue, too. Open and honest conversations send the message that they can always talk to you and that you’ll listen no matter what.
All children and young people have the right to grow up safe from abuse. Talking with children and young people about sexual abuse is part of creating safe environments that help them grow and thrive.
- Organisation:
- National Office for Child Safety
- Topic:
- Abuse
- Target audience:
- Parents or carers
- Service area:
- National
- Published:
- November 2024
- Last reviewed:
- March 2025
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