Elephant in the Room

Purpose

This workshop is not just for parents. It is for every adult who feels deeply about child sexual abuse and might want to reach a place of empathy and preparedness about it. Our purpose is to offer a comprehensive understanding of the subject without inciting feelings of fear, anxiety or shame in participants.

Objectives of the workshop

• Accepting and understanding the magnitude of child sexual abuse • Understanding the physical, emotional and psychological effects of child sexual abuse • Breaking prevalent myths and taboos about child sexual abuse • Learning easily applicable methods of teaching children about abuse prevention and body safety without making them fearful • Learning how to handle abuse situations effectively without guilt or shame • Learning how to create a fearless and confident attitude towards child sexual abuse

Contents of the workshop

• Discussing the magnitude of child sexual abuse through facts, figures and personal stories • Breaking common myths about child sexual abuse • Physical, emotional and psychological effects of abuse • Defining child sexual abuse and all its variants • Symptoms of child sexual abuse in young children and infants • Recognising typical abusers and their methods of gaining trust • Methods of discussing abuse awareness and body safety with children • Understanding the significance of gender stereotypes in media with regard to abuse and consent awareness • Correct responses in the event of abuse • Resources and helplines for awareness, help and counselling • Understanding why children do not talk about abuse • Interactive Q and A session

Date: April 08, 2017 Day: Saturday Time: 2:45pm-5:30pm Venue: Kunzum Cafe, New Delhi Email: connect@candidly.in Website: www.candidly.in Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candidlyindia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/candidlyindia