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              For Parents

Following a child’s disclosure of sexual abuse, families often experience a range of feelings which can include, shock and disbelief, anger, outrage, frustration, fear, guilt, shame, confusion, grief, a sense of being out of control and feeling overwhelmed just to name a few.  We hope the information and links on this website help.

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Link to Links for Parents & Carers page

 

Other Information Sheets for Parents

Here are some links to other helpful Information Sheets for parents (on other websites):

·        Helping to Make it Better (PDF)

·        My Child Has Been Sexually Assaulted

·        Coping with disaster and trauma: children's reactions (PDF)

·        Keeping children safe from harm - the law in New South Wales (PDF)

·        When a report is made (PDF)

 

Quotes from Families

Here are some helpful tips from families:

“Maintain normal family routines”
“Your emotions are important, but remember to be brave around the child”
“Draw strength from your love for your child”
“The belief that one day it will be in the background”
“Believe your child”
“Find support for yourself”
“Listen when they want to talk”
“Have some special moments with your child”
“Remember to still talk about ordinary things”
“Things will get better”
“Encourage activities that they enjoy with other children”
“Remember to laugh”
“Talk it out”
“You’re safe”
“It’s not your fault”
“It’s not my job to fix everything”
“No matter how good a mother you are, you can’t control other’s behaviour”
“You haven’t got eyes in the back of your head”
“Remember to notice your child’s bravery and encourage it”