Message from Arpan – 26
Revictamization Abused children are forced to do what the adult abuser wants. The adult’s wants come before the child’s needs. The abuser also tells the child to keep the abuse a secret… Read More
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Revictamization Abused children are forced to do what the adult abuser wants. The adult’s wants come before the child’s needs. The abuser also tells the child to keep the abuse a secret… Read More
Self blame Many times children feel that they were responsible for the sexual abuse happening to them. They also feel that they are getting punishment of something they have done wrong. Often,… Read More
Emotional Isolation Children who are abused can be very emotionally isolated. The abuser can force the child to keep the abuse a secret. If the abuser is a family member, the child… Read More
Its not your fault If you were raped or sexually abused as a child, the first thing you should know is that it is not your fault, you did not cause it, and… Read More
Its not your fault If you are dealing with the effects of child sexual abuse, please remember that you are not responsible for the abuse. No one ever deserves to be abused.… Read More
Child Sexual Abuse- Healing Messages Do not confront the offender in child’s presence as this might scare the child. Due to the fear that the abuser might harm him/her or their families’ children… Read More
What words should adults use in helping children identify touches? Is it okay to say ‘good touch’/‘bad touch’? Pooja Taparia, Founder of Arpan (PT): Nope. ‘Safe touch’ and ‘Unsafe touch’ is best to… Read More
Child Sexual Abuse- Healing Messages Realize that it is not the child’s fault and tell the child so. “what happened to you was not your fault”
Child Sexual Abuse- Healing Messages Give positive messages after the child discloses about sexual absue – I’m glad you told me, It was very brave of you to talk about it, I will… Read More
Child Sexual Abuse- Healing Messages Believe the child. Do not blame the child for what has happened.
