This manual is published within the framework of the Project “Child Protection from Sexual Abuse in Albania”, financed by the Australian Embassy “Direct Aid Programme”, implemented by the Organization “Children Today”. Throughout the manual it is delivered information, advices and activities for parents to help them to protect their children from sexual abuse. The aim is to help them to improve communicative abilities and child safety and protection.
The manual is composed by two parts: The first part covers the theoretical framework for parents about child abuse; the second part covers practical information on how to address abuse and the importance of effective communication with children.
Part I: To understand child abuse
Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual abuse, Myths and facts on sexual abuse, Who are the people who sexually abuse children? Neglect, Abuse among peers: Violence/harassments among peers, Bullying, The risk of child abuse on line, Children who are more prone to abuse, Causes of child abuse, How can I understand if my child is being abused?, Negative experiences during childhood
Part II: Addressing child abuse
Child protection from sexual abuse, The importance of child-parent communication, Learning Personal Skill for Safety, Important messages that every parent should give to their children, Advices to improve child-parent communication, Legal material for the protection of children in our country