Being safe

Child protection basics for upper graders - CPT Vrindavan - 2018

What’s abuse, anyway?
How many types of abuse are there?
4
...so, what are they?
Psychological

Bullying is an example of this type of abuse.

It happens a LOT in India

Is anyone bullying you?

See the cycle?
...and if no one remembers you when you really need remembering?
Neglect

● Not only caused by poverty

● Can lead to the other three forms of abuse
● Found in all social classes/ groups
Physical

If someone’s bigger, stronger, more powerful than you, and

they use their size, strength, power to harm your body,
is that OK?

It’s your body, though, isn’t it?

Sexual

● Good touch, bad touch… or NO touch at all?

● Is it bad to have feelings for younger children?
● Something you don’t understand happens to you...

What can you do?

NO, GO, TELL
Revision

● 4 types of abuse
● Rights and basic needs
● Solutions
So, what are your
questions?