Frequently Asked Questions

Sexting is Safe, right?

Sexting is never safe. Nudes are often linked, and once someone has naked pictures of you, they can do whatever they want with them, plus they never go away. Find out more at sexedreclaimed.com/curriculums.

Are Online games for kids safe?

‘Children are vulnerable no matter the environment, even educational games. In fact”, Charlene Doak-Gebauer Online expert, says, “predators know that the children on educational games are often more sheltered than those on other applications, so they’re easier prey. Too often, parents believe their hardware and software filters are preventing predators,” Doak-Gebauer says, adding that “it’s a false sense of security; often, these games allow the players to communicate on the games through chats and even web cameras.”

How would I know if my child has been approached online?

Here are a few red flags that MIGHT indicate your child has been approached online by someone wanting something sexual from them. Don’t assume that if your child is doing some or all of these that they are being exploited, but instead, sit down and have a calm, non-accusatory conversations with them, and Please seek professional help if you feel this is an issue for you and your loved one. There are many resources on this page for you to check out professional help.

spending an increasing amount of time online
becoming secretive about their online conduct
switching screens or closing tabs or windows whenever a parent is close
using sexual language they would not be expected to know
becoming emotionally volatile
Source Child Crime Prevention & Safety Center Home

I know the person my child is chatting with, so that is safe, right?

We know that 90% of children who are sexually abused know their abuser, so if this rule is true for physical, sexual abuse, just because your child is chatting with someone they know or that you know does not mean they will not be exploited by that person.
Never assume anything. Always ensure you are double-checking who your child is talking to and what information they are giving that person, whether you know them or not.
Below are the links to download a free app that will allow your child to contact you, no matter what if they feel they are in danger.

Iphone – https://apps.apple.com/in/app/id6443935988

Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imsafe.app

How do online Predators work?

That online friend. They seem to make your teen feel cared for, confident and connected. But are they truly a friend, or could they be a predator in disguise? Learn more about the inherent vulnerabilities of children and youth and how to identify the grooming tactics predators use to lure them into dangerous traps.

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Sextortion doesn’t really happy to minors, does it?

It sadly does. In fact, minors are affected as much as adults. Sextortion can even lead to depression or suicide for the victims, many of whom are boys. Find out more about this at sexedreclaimed.com/curriculums

Why is it important to understand the cycle of violence is

when a partner engages in abuse in any form, the abuse eventually subsides and apologies take place only for abuse to reoccur. Learning how this is a cycle will develop insight into how to end it or how an abuser can challenge it.
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Why it’s important to know one’s triggers is regarding abuse.

When a person is triggered, they may act on impulse or base perception as reality and become violent. When someone understands what triggers them, healthy strategies can be developed to cope and not allow abuse or violence to be the outcome of intimate relationships.
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