Prevalence of Child Sexual Abuse in Australia
The Australian Childhood Maltreatment Study indicates 28.5% of children living in Australia experience child sexual abuse before they are 18 years of age. That translates to 1 in 3 girls and almost 1 in 5 boys. To put that into perspective in a classroom of 30 students that is 10 girls and 6 boys.
Australian children experienced child sexual abuse
More than 1 in 3 girls experience child sexual abuse
Almost 1 in 5 boys experience child sexual abuse
For some people, talking or even thinking about child sexual abuse, or anything related to child abuse, can be uncomfortable and challenging and you may not have had open communication on these issues in your own childhood.
This self-paced course will assist you to understand the prevalence, nature and impact of child abuse, and importantly, explore the practical skills and strategies you can teach your children to minimise and reduce the opportunity for harm to occur. By the end of this course you will be better equipped to address this important issue with the children in your care.
With online delivery through an easy to use e-learning system you can dive into this course at your convenience making it easier than ever to learn how to decrease child safety risk factors and increase protective factors.
I work from the premise that you don’t know, what you don’t know and when you know better you can do better. This course does not contain fear mongering or scare tactics. Rather, it provides research and evidence based information that has been translated into easy to understand information enriched by practical examples and easy to implement strategies. It contains child friendly conversation starters, book recommendations and downloadable resources.
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Child Sexual Abuse is PREVENTABLE
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AbouT YOUR FACILITATOR
Hi! I'm Kayelene Kerr founder of eSafeKids.
I’ve dedicated my working life to protecting and serving the community. I’m passionate about the prevention of child abuse and draw on over 27 years’ experience combining a Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies (Law, Psychology & Criminology) with over 20 years of law enforcement and 10 years primary prevention education experience. I was a Detective for over 18 years and have been involved in many child sexual abuse cases.
I’ve developed and deliver prevention education workshops and training all over Australia and internationally. I believe protecting children from harm is a shared responsibility and I aim to support the trusted adults in children’s lives to tackle what can sometimes be challenging, sensitive and tricky topics.
I’ve created this online content to enable you to watch it in the comfort of your own home, at a time that’s convenient for you and you’ll also be able to return to this as and when you wish.
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Kayelene is recognised as one of Australia’s most experienced specialist providers of Protective Behaviours, Body Safety, Cyber Safety, Digital Wellness and Pornography education workshops. Kayelene has featured on Australian and international television broadcasts, radio programs and in print media.
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eSafeKids uses proceeds from the shop to create free resources and discounted workshops for in need individuals, groups, schools and organisations. Your purchase contributes to my advocacy and giving back work, thank you!
Protecting children from harm is a shared responsibility. We can all play a role in the care, safety and protection of children.
I hope you'll join me in this course!
Kayelene Kerr
