Community: Afiesere
Community
Community
Venue: Afiesere
Community Town Hall
Community Town Hall
Date: 4th
– 5th November, 2015 (3:00 – 5:00 p.m. daily)
– 5th November, 2015 (3:00 – 5:00 p.m. daily)
Duration: 4 hours
(2 hours daily)
(2 hours daily)
Target Audience: Youths
and adults aged 13 – 50 years
and adults aged 13 – 50 years
Method: Seminar
presentation, group interaction and drama presentation.
presentation, group interaction and drama presentation.
Materials /Resources Required: Posters,
marker’s pen, white board, etc.
marker’s pen, white board, etc.
Programme objective
At the
end of the programme, the audience should be able to:
end of the programme, the audience should be able to:
i.
Identify the problems causing
child sexual molestation in the community.
Identify the problems causing
child sexual molestation in the community.
ii.
State the effects of child sexual
molestation
State the effects of child sexual
molestation
iii.
Itemize the mode of preventing
child sexual molestation
Itemize the mode of preventing
child sexual molestation
Summary
Child sexual molestation is associated with several
negative consequences on the health of the child as it affects the physical,
emotion and mental health of the child who has been sexual molested. If a case
of child sexual molestation is not properly handled, it can affect the child
throughout his or her entire life. The most effective control for the effect of
child sexual molestation is preventing it from happening in the first place by
ensuring that children are protected from people whose show signs of
instability in sexual decisions.
negative consequences on the health of the child as it affects the physical,
emotion and mental health of the child who has been sexual molested. If a case
of child sexual molestation is not properly handled, it can affect the child
throughout his or her entire life. The most effective control for the effect of
child sexual molestation is preventing it from happening in the first place by
ensuring that children are protected from people whose show signs of
instability in sexual decisions.
Background
Definition of child sexual
molestation
molestation
Child sexual
molestation is a form of child abuse in which an adult or older adolescent uses a
child for sexual stimulation. Forms of child sexual molestation include asking or pressuring a child
to engage in sexual activities (regardless of the outcome), indecent exposure (of the genitals, female nipples, etc.) to a
child with intent to gratify their own sexual desires or to intimidate or groom the child, physical sexual contact with a
child, or using a child to produce child pornography.
molestation is a form of child abuse in which an adult or older adolescent uses a
child for sexual stimulation. Forms of child sexual molestation include asking or pressuring a child
to engage in sexual activities (regardless of the outcome), indecent exposure (of the genitals, female nipples, etc.) to a
child with intent to gratify their own sexual desires or to intimidate or groom the child, physical sexual contact with a
child, or using a child to produce child pornography.
Child sexual molestation can occur in a variety
of settings, including home, school, or work (in places where child labour is common). Child marriage is one of the main forms of child sexual abuse.
The impacts of child sexual molestation can include depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, complex post-traumatic stress
disorder, propensity to further victimization in adulthood, and physical injury to the child,
among other problems. Sexual molestation by a family member is a form of incest and can result in more serious and long-term psychological trauma, especially in the case of parental incest.
of settings, including home, school, or work (in places where child labour is common). Child marriage is one of the main forms of child sexual abuse.
The impacts of child sexual molestation can include depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, complex post-traumatic stress
disorder, propensity to further victimization in adulthood, and physical injury to the child,
among other problems. Sexual molestation by a family member is a form of incest and can result in more serious and long-term psychological trauma, especially in the case of parental incest.
Most sexual molestation offenders are acquainted
with their victims who in most cases are relatives of the child, most often
brothers, fathers, uncles, cousins or other acquaintances, such as
“friends” of the family, babysitters, or neighbours.
with their victims who in most cases are relatives of the child, most often
brothers, fathers, uncles, cousins or other acquaintances, such as
“friends” of the family, babysitters, or neighbours.
Types of child sexual
molestation
molestation
Child sexual abuse includes a variety of sexual
offenses, including:
offenses, including:
·
Sexual assault: A term defining offenses in
which an adult uses a minor for the purpose of sexual gratification; for
example, rape and
sexual penetration with an object. This includes any penetrative contact of a
minor’s body, however slight, if the contact is performed for the purpose of
sexual gratification.
Sexual assault: A term defining offenses in
which an adult uses a minor for the purpose of sexual gratification; for
example, rape and
sexual penetration with an object. This includes any penetrative contact of a
minor’s body, however slight, if the contact is performed for the purpose of
sexual gratification.
·
Sexual exploitation: A term defining offenses in
which an adult victimizes a minor for advancement, sexual gratification, or
profit; for example, child prostituting, and creating or trafficking in child
pornography.
Sexual exploitation: A term defining offenses in
which an adult victimizes a minor for advancement, sexual gratification, or
profit; for example, child prostituting, and creating or trafficking in child
pornography.
·
Sexual grooming: A term
defining the social conduct of a potential child sex offender who seeks to make
a minor more accepting of their advances, for example in an online chat room.
Sexual grooming: A term
defining the social conduct of a potential child sex offender who seeks to make
a minor more accepting of their advances, for example in an online chat room.
Impacts of child sexual molestation
a. Psychological impact
Child sexual molestation can result in both
short-term and long-term harm. Impacts include depression, anxiety, eating disorders, poor self-esteem, sleep disturbances, and anxiety disorders including post-traumatic stress disorder. Children who face sexual molestation may exhibit
regressive behaviours such as thumb sucking or bedwetting, the strongest indicator
of sexual abuse is sexual acting out and inappropriate sexual knowledge and
interest. Victims may withdraw from school and social activities and exhibit
various learning and behavioural problems. Teenage pregnancy and risky sexual behaviours may appear in
adolescence.
short-term and long-term harm. Impacts include depression, anxiety, eating disorders, poor self-esteem, sleep disturbances, and anxiety disorders including post-traumatic stress disorder. Children who face sexual molestation may exhibit
regressive behaviours such as thumb sucking or bedwetting, the strongest indicator
of sexual abuse is sexual acting out and inappropriate sexual knowledge and
interest. Victims may withdraw from school and social activities and exhibit
various learning and behavioural problems. Teenage pregnancy and risky sexual behaviours may appear in
adolescence.
b.
Dissociation (psychology) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Child sexual molestations especially chronic molestation
starting at early ages lead to high levels of dissociative symptoms, which
includes amnesia for abuse memories. Besides dissociative identity disorder (DID) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), child sexual abuse survivors may present borderline personality disorder (BPD) and eating disorders.
starting at early ages lead to high levels of dissociative symptoms, which
includes amnesia for abuse memories. Besides dissociative identity disorder (DID) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), child sexual abuse survivors may present borderline personality disorder (BPD) and eating disorders.
c. Physical effects
·
Injury: Depending on the age and size of the child, and the
degree of force used, child sexual abuse may cause internal lacerations and bleeding.
In severe cases, damage to internal organs may occur, which, in some cases, may
cause death.
·
Infections: Child sexual molestation may cause infections and sexually transmitted diseases. Depending on the age of the child, due to a lack
of sufficient vaginal fluid, chances of infections are higher.
·
Neurological damage: Traumatic stress, including stress caused by sexual molestation,
causes notable changes in brain functioning and development. Severe child
sexual molestation may have a deleterious effect on brain development.
Measures to prevent child
sexual molestation
sexual molestation
·
Protect children: Teach children what appropriate sexual behaviour is and when to say
“no” if someone tries to touch sexual parts of their bodies or touch them in
any way that makes them feel uncomfortable. Also, observe your children when
they interact with others to see if they are hesitant or particularly
uncomfortable around certain adults. It is critical to provide adequate
supervision for your children and only leave them in the care of individuals
whom you deem safe.
Protect children: Teach children what appropriate sexual behaviour is and when to say
“no” if someone tries to touch sexual parts of their bodies or touch them in
any way that makes them feel uncomfortable. Also, observe your children when
they interact with others to see if they are hesitant or particularly
uncomfortable around certain adults. It is critical to provide adequate
supervision for your children and only leave them in the care of individuals
whom you deem safe.
·
Support child abuse victims: Children need to know that they can speak openly
to a trusted adult and that they will be believed. Children who are victims of
sexual molestation should always be reassured that they are not responsible for
what has happened to them. Offer encouragement for victims by supporting
organizations that help victims of incest or by simply reassuring victims of
sexual molestation that they should not feel shame or guilt. It is important to
understand that troubled families can be helped and that everyone can play a
part in the process.
Support child abuse victims: Children need to know that they can speak openly
to a trusted adult and that they will be believed. Children who are victims of
sexual molestation should always be reassured that they are not responsible for
what has happened to them. Offer encouragement for victims by supporting
organizations that help victims of incest or by simply reassuring victims of
sexual molestation that they should not feel shame or guilt. It is important to
understand that troubled families can be helped and that everyone can play a
part in the process.
·
Teach others about child abuse: Help make others aware of sexual molestation by
arranging for knowledgeable guest speakers to present to your communities.
Encourage your community to establish programs to educate both youths and
adults about the problem.
Teach others about child abuse: Help make others aware of sexual molestation by
arranging for knowledgeable guest speakers to present to your communities.
Encourage your community to establish programs to educate both youths and
adults about the problem.
·
Report, report, report: If you suspect sexual molestation and believe a child to be in
imminent danger, report it to the local child protective services agency (often
called “social services”). Remember that you may be the only person in a
position to help a child who is being sexually molested.
Report, report, report: If you suspect sexual molestation and believe a child to be in
imminent danger, report it to the local child protective services agency (often
called “social services”). Remember that you may be the only person in a
position to help a child who is being sexually molested.
Evaluation
Group discussion on the topic under consideration
based on some formulated questions and brain storming sessions, which include
question such as:
based on some formulated questions and brain storming sessions, which include
question such as:
1.
What is child sexual molestation?
What is child sexual molestation?
2.
What are the various types of
child sexual molestation?
What are the various types of
child sexual molestation?
3.
What are the impacts of child
sexual molestation?
What are the impacts of child
sexual molestation?
4.
What are the possible preventive
measures to child sexual molestation?
What are the possible preventive
measures to child sexual molestation?
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