Personal Safety : Safe & Unsafe touch child abuse prevention lesson
Organised by: Everyside Foundation
Date: 03 February 2024
Title: Empowering Children: Good Touch & Bad Touch
Ensuring the safety and well-being of children is a collective responsibility that extends beyond the confines of the home and school. In this regard, Good Touch Bad Touch Awareness Campaign play a pivotal role in equipping children with the knowledge and skills to protect themselves from potential harm. Everyside Foundation explores the significance of such campaigns and their impact on fostering a safer environment for our young ones.
Good Touch Bad Touch is a concept designed to educate children about appropriate and inappropriate physical contact. Good touches are those that make a child feel safe, loved, and comfortable, such as hugs from trusted family members or friends. On the other hand, bad touches involve any form of physical contact that makes a child uncomfortable or threatened, crossing the boundaries of personal space.
Everyside Foundation hopes to empower children by providing them with the vocabulary and understanding to articulate their feelings when faced with uncomfortable situations. This empowerment is crucial for fostering a sense of autonomy and self-protection. By educating children about the concept of good and bad touches, these campaigns facilitate early intervention in cases of abuse. Children who are aware of these distinctions are more likely to speak up and seek help if they encounter inappropriate behavior.
Engaging parents, guardians and teachers is crucial in reinforcing the lessons learned during the campaign. Parental involvement can include informational sessions, distributing pamphlets, and encouraging conversations at home about personal boundaries.
Utilizing age-appropriate and engaging learning materials, such as videos, story books, and interactive games, enhances the effectiveness of the campaign. These resources make the learning process enjoyable while reinforcing key concepts.
Good Touch Bad Touch Awareness Campaign was led by Beulah on behalf of Everyside Foundation with Facilitator Varshini were educators to the children. By fostering a culture of open communication and awareness, they create a protective shield that empowers children to recognize and respond to inappropriate situations. As a society, it is our duty to prioritize these campaigns, ensuring that every child grows up in an environment that values their safety and respects their boundaries.
