- Eliminate or reduce one on one adult/child interactions
- Teach your children about their bodies, about what abuse is, and when age appropriate about sex
- Talk to your child about “safe touches” and “unsafe touches”
- Teach your children to say “no” to any unwanted touches, even if it is from someone they know
- Closely monitor children’s Internet access and use parental controls
- Participate in your child’s activities and get to know their friends
- Pay attention when someone shows greater than normal interest in your child
- Ask questions when your child does not want to be with someone or when you notice behavior or attitude changes
Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center
4th Judicial District of Tennessee
Cocke, Grainger, Jefferson & Sevier Counties
A beacon of hope and healing,
Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center
is dedicated to serving children
who are victims of severe neglect,
physical and sexual abuse
through prevention, education
and intervention.
