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I think my child is being abused. What can I do?

Remain calm
Try not to communicate your anxieties to your child
Pick a time when things are relaxed - perhaps bath time. Ask your child if anyone has told him or her to keep a secret
Ask you child if anyone has touched them - you can point to a part of the body
Don't get angry or accuse anyone in front of the child - this will only make the child more frightened to tell
If your child does not tell you immediately, say that you would like to talk again later
Don't press for details or put words in your child's mouth
If you think abuse has occurred, contact either your GP, the police or social services
Give your child lots of hugs if your child feels comfortable with touching. Tell him or her how much you love them
Reassure your child that he or she has done nothing wrong
You can download Why My Child or the Keep them Safe booklets
Have a look at the Kidscape Keepsafe Code for children