“Stop Child Abuse”

take 5 to read this entry.. it will make a difference!.. come join me and others to raise your hand and stop child abuse and support this campaign.. spread the campaign all around us.. we have the great community to stop this..

in 2008, there are 7 children been abused everyday and the numbers are increasing.it is our role stop child abuse as they are the next generation for the country..it is OUR problem and we have to solve this.

"every child is entitled to protection and assistance in all circumstances without regard to distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, social origin or physical, mental or emotional disabilities or any status."

to do the right thing..

IF A CHILD CONFIDES IN YOU

The Do’s

• If a child approaches you to confide in you, remain calm and listen.
• Believe the child.
• Talk to the child in a non-leading, non-threatening way.
• Reassure the child that it is not his or her fault.
• Look out for signs or symptoms of abuse.
• Let the child know that telling you about what happened was the right thing to do.
• Reassure the child of your help and support.

The Don’ts

• Do not demonstrate feelings of shock.
• Do not react negatively to what the child has to say.
• Do not confront the abuser.

Seek help by calling 15999

Alternatively, report to the nearest police station or contact the Social Welfare Department directly.

If you believe that the child needs medical assistance, take the child immediately to the ‘Accident and Emergency’ (A&E) Unit of the General Hospital or the nearest hospital in your locality.- from unicef Malaysia

come and join me at http://uniteagainstabuse.my/register
and let's spread the campaign!!