what to teach children if approached or abused:

Get away from a stranger who tries to lure them with offers of gifts, a ride, etc.

Say no to anyone who tries to sexually abuse them.

Run for help if someone tries to abuse them.

Tell an adult what happened as soon as possible.

Realize they?re not guilty if they were abused. It wasn?t their fault.

ways to help prevent child sexual abuse:

Discuss sexuality with your children in an open and honest way.

Teach your child to say no if someone tries to touch sexual parts of his or her body.

Be alert for clues in your child?s behavior that may signal abuse.

Let children know they can speak openly with you. Tell them they don?t need to keep a secret if someone does something to them that is confusing or uncomfortable.

Listen carefully to your child. He or she may not talk about a problem directly, but your child may give a verbal clue that something is wrong.