INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY, 2020.

PRESS RELEASE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY——8TH MARCH

This day, in commemoration of the international Women’s Day, March 8th, 2020 Virgin Heart Foundation is most grateful for this opportunity to enlighten the church, the youths, mothers and fathers on the increasing, rate of child sexual abuse. One out of four girls and one out of ten boys have experienced sexual abuse before eighteen years. Girls are mostly victims of sexual abuse.Imo State has the highest record in sexual abuse{no compiled data yet} Children irrespective of their age, can be abused, which could be in form of:-Rape –Fingering -Making a child watch pornography -Exposing the genital to kids -Indecent touching-Fondling. a paedophile need no much time to carry out his evil deeds; the question is how a pedophile get the victims does?1. Grooming 2.Baits/enticements-through Gaining the trust of a minor with the intention of having sex relationship with them.HOW TO IDENTIFY A POSSIBLE ABUSERA. Always trying to be around your child or vice versaB. Child feels uncomfortable when he/she sights d abuser or when d abuser is around.C. Easily and conveniently accept to care for your child while you are away.D. Can be hard on the child especially if the child is rejecting. -Teach your child to-S – Shout/screamR – Run R – Report

Lets break the culture of silence….POSSIBLE SIGNS THAT YOUR CHILD HAS BEEN ABUSED✓Isolation✓Aggressiveness✓Anxiety/Fear✓Difficulty in walking✓Sudden drop in academic performance✓Poor social interaction✓Sexually Transmitted Diseases. NOW DO THIS….Dress to cover them, Teach them privacy.They must knock and seek permission before they enter your room.It is wrong to bath them together irrespective of sex. PLEASE NOTE Children never lie about abuse If your child tells u someone is trying to mess with him or her…. Please believe the child and respond appropriately.EFFECT OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE-The abused child could become a serial abuser –Depression -Suicidal thoughts –Stigma -Guilt-Lifelong psychological trauma –Aggression –Withdrawn -Infected with STDsMY STATEMENT…….Girls from ages 10-16 are being deceived into having ANAL SEX AND ORAL SEX.

PEACE DIKE

Visioner>Virgin Heart Foundation