Project: Safe
Have you noticed anything different about your teen of late? Hav Have ve they se seemed eem emed chronically depressed, withdrawn, or avoidant of family interaction? ractiion?? H Have ave you noticed a significant weight change? Are they having trouble sleeping, g, see seem em overly agitated or aggressive? Is your teen being overly protective of his or her ce cel cell ll phone? p Have they been caught doing self-harm? If you answered yes to any of these, you may m have a greater issue to deal with just under the surface of what your eyes can see. At Project: SAFE these are questions we would be asking of you after you brought your son or daughter to us due to sexual assault, abuse, and/or stalking or harassment. As parents, it’s the last thing you want to think about with regard to your child, however, the statistics may be quite surprising: • 15% of sexual assault and rape victims are under age 12* • 29% are ages 12-17* • 44% are under the age of 18* • From the age of 12 through the age of 34 the risk of being violated is highest* • Girls ages 16-19 are 4 times more likely to be victims of rape, attempted rape, and assault* • 1 in 6 boys will be sexually abused by the age of 18* *
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Think about this in relation to your child and their friends….pretty unsettling isn’t it? Part of the reason we have these statistical shockers is due to the developmental stages of an adolescent brain. Your teen is more likely to be impulsive, misinterpret social cues, be accident prone, get involved in other people’ s business, fight, or engage in risky behavior “just because”. Things your teen is less likely to do right now include: think before they act, consider the consequences of their actions ahead of time, modify risky behavior to be more of the norm, or give up their friends that you find “questionable”. Being aware of these things doesn’t solve the problems teens face, but the awareness does give you an open door for conversation and being available to listen to your child when he or she DOES want to talk. Be alert to what bad influences look like. Know that Teen Violence isn’t just about hitting someone. It also looks like yelling, threatening, bullying, stalking, obsessing (calling, texting, being on Facebook or Instagram, etc.), extreme possessiveness, put downs, isolation, pressuring or forcing your child to have sex, or to “sext”. Going to parties where drugs and alcohol are easyy to access also increases the risk for your child to become a victim. y Project: SAFE wants to alert our community to the realities and dangers our teens face. Please review the TEEN POWER Proj oj AND AN ND CONTROL wheel with your child. Let them know that you will be willing to listen if they are experiencing ANY of these th hes behaviors on the wheel. If your child needs protection from someone Project: SAFE can assist with protective orders. In case of an unfortunate y traumatic event where your child has been sexually assaulted, abused, or raped, Project: SAFE has a Sexual Assault t advocate to accompany or your child to a SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Exam) 24/7. One of our advocates will be available to your child if there are court proceedings, contacts with law enforcement, and/or a need for other support services. Project: SAFE has trauma informed counseling services available by appointment to address any issues related to sexual assault or domestic violence. Additionally we have support services available to parents Most importantly, and for the sake of your child, don’t ignore the signs. Express your concerns with love and without judgement. Let your child know that you believe their truth about what has happened to them, and let them know it was not their fault. Then call us at Project: SAFE and we will help your child and your family t *RAINN, 2016 **RUSSELL, 1990
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