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Children and young people who are victims of child abuse need support. This topic provides information on where to go for help, support services and what to do if you or someone you know has been abused.
More information on sexual assault is available on the Young People and Sexual Assault topic page.
24 hour support and information about child abuse is provided by Reachout [Inspire Foundation]
Updated December 2009
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Young People and Sexual Assault
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HealthInsite Topic Page
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Links to information on young people and sexual assault.
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Dec 2009
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| Title: |
Partying safely - sex
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Better Health Channel
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Partying is fun, but it can put you at risk of sexual assault. Being drunk or misusing drugs can also lead to unplanned and unsafe sex. Be prepared, don't give in to pressure to have unwanted sex and insist on safe sex to protect yourself against accidental pregnancy and sexually transmissible infections (STIs).
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Nov 2009
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Drink spiking
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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An alarming trend in recent years is the increased use of drugs (illicit, prescription or alcohol) in sexual assault.
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Nov 2009
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Drink spiking
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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In recent years an increased use of drugs in sexual assault has occurred. Drugs can be added to peoples drinks without their knowledge
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Nov 2009
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Child abuse - reporting procedures
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Better Health Channel
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Reporting child abuse or suspected child abuse is mandatory for some professionals including doctors, nurses, police and school teachers. However, anyone can report suspected abuse to the Child Protection Service.
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Sep 2009
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Child abuse - Child Protection Service
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Better Health Channel
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Child protection services provide support to help protect children and young people from harm caused by abuse or neglect within the family. Anyone can make a report to the Victorian Child Protection Service if they believe a child is in need of protection. Suspected abuse may be physical, emotional or sexual or may involve neglect.
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Sep 2009
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When you feel you might hurt your child
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Raising Children Network (RCN)
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Children have a right to be safe and protected. A guide for parents on seeking help before personal problems lead to harm or neglect of a child.
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Sep 2009
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Child abuse
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Many children and young people are being abused by people who are close to them, including their parents or care-givers.
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Aug 2009
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Child abuse
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Children and young people have the right to be safe. The protection of children and young people is the responsibility of families and the community.
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Aug 2009
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Child abuse
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Are you confused about what is discipline and what is child abuse? Are you ever worried about hurting your child? Do you suspect that someone else may be doing harm to children?
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Aug 2009
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Keeping yourself safe
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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What if someone was yelling at you, or hurting you, or touching you, or asking you to touch them? What if bigger people were fighting? How could you keep yourself safe?
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Jun 2009
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Running away from home
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Have you ever been in trouble at home and thought to yourself, 'I'll run away ... and then they'll be sorry!' I remember thinking that when I was little.
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Jun 2009
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Pornography on the internet
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Better Health Channel
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The definition of 'child pornography' differs from one legal jurisdiction to the next across the world. This makes it difficult to establish uniform laws to police the Internet. Australians can report illegal sites to the Australian Broadcasting Authority or the police. Supervising children while they use the Internet is the best way to protect them.
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May 2009
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Sexual abuse - how parents can help their child
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Better Health Channel
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Parents have an important role to help their child recover from sexual abuse. Children need ongoing support, belief and protection from parents. The most important message to get across to your child is that you do not blame them for the abuse. Parents also need care and support during a very difficult time.
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May 2009
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Sexual abuse - an overview
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Better Health Channel
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Sexual abuse can happen to children, men and women. Hearing the stories of adult survivors and the development of support networks have greatly increased community understanding of this issue. Children who are sexually abused may show physical signs or changes in behaviour. If you suspect sexual abuse or have been told about it by a child, you must report it.
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Apr 2009
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Non-accidental injury
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Department of Health Western Australia
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Diagnostic imaging algorithm for young children suspected at risk of non accidental injury.
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Apr 2009
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Protect your child from pedophiles
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Parents are alarmed when they hear the word 'pedophile' (paedophile) and read and learn about people who sexually abuse children.
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Mar 2009
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Yelling
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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If yelling harms the children's feelings about themselves, makes them afraid or so worried that they are unable to play or learn freely it can be very damaging.
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Mar 2009
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Never shake a baby
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Never shake your baby. Shaking a baby can cause serious harm to a baby's brain.
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Mar 2009
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| Title: |
Surviving sexual abuse
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Sexual abuse can be physical, verbal and/or emotional. It is an abuse of power and often of trust.
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Feb 2009
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