The memory of sexual abuse in childhood never leaves its victims. Likewise the memory of bullying never goes away. Advances in technology are making our children more vulnerable to both. Professor Briggs, an expert in child protection, draws on a lifetime of research and practical experience to assist with todays parenting issues. In this book parents will learn how to: Recognise the dangers to children in modern Western society; Build stronger kids and help them make smart choices; Choose safe, high-quality childcare and child minders; Safeguard children in potentially dangerous situations, including bullying, cyberspace and the internet; Protect against child sexual abuse; Parent through adolescence; Choose safe student exchanges.
Professor Freda Briggs AO, wrote several books on Child Protection, a subject about which she was passionate. She had a long history of employment in child protection as a lecturer and researcher, former teacher, child protection police officer and social worker and, finally, as Emeritus Professor of Child Development at the University of South Australia. Professor Briggs received the Order of Australia (2005), the Inaugural Australian Humanitarian Award, the Centenary Medal, a Rotary International Award and numerous other awards and was Senior Australian of the Year (2000) for her pioneering work in protecting children.
Foreword by Dr Sue Vardon, AO
Why this Book is Needed
Chapter 1 - Laying the Foundations
Chapter 2 - Choosing Safe Servivces for Your Child
Chapter 3 - Protecting Your Child from Bullies
Chapter 4 - Promoting Heathy Sexual Development in Children
Chapter 5 - What You Need to Know About Child Sexual Abuse
Chapter 6 - What You Need to Know About Child Sex Offenders
Chapter 7 - What You Can Do to Keep Kids Safe
Chapter 8 - Developing Childrens Safety Skills
Chapter 9 - Hints for Safe Student Travel
Chapter 10 - Protecting Children in Cyberspace
In this book you will learn:
How to build stronger kids and help them make smart choices
The dangers to children in modern western society
How to choose safe, high-quality childcare and safe child minders
How to safeguard children in a wide variety of potentially dangerous situations, including bullying, cyberspace and the Internet
How to protect against child sex offenders
How to protect against child sexual abuse
Coping mechanisms for a parents most difficult moments
Parenting tips for stages through adolescence
How to choose safe student exchanges for teenagers
