Supporting a child who has been sexually abused

Supporting a child who has been sexually abused can be confronting.

Here are a few tips to help you along the way:

• Remain calm
• Be a listener, not an investigator
• Be sensitive and supportive
• Tell them you believe them
• Reassure them they are not in trouble
• Talk about their right to be safe
• Inform the Department of Child Safety and/or the Queensland Police Child Protection Investigation Unit (CPIU).

Contact True Child & Family Service for professional support:

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