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Child sexual abuse and exploitation – supporting SAFE and therapeutic conversations with young people

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On behalf of PeakCare Queensland and Life Without Barriers, we would like to thank you for attending our forum on child sexual abuse and exploitation – supporting SAFE and therapeutic conversations with young people.

If you were not able to attend in person or would like to look back at any of the information presented, a recording of the session is now available.

Click here to access the forum recording

We want to hear your feedback so we can keep improving our seminars and forums. Please fill this short two-minute survey and let us know your thoughts.

Click here to provide feedback on the forum


Useful Links

Project Paradigm

Check out the Project Paradigm website for a range of useful publications and resources including information on:

  • dealing with a disclosure of abuse
  • sextortion
  • the process of control
  • similarities between sexual and criminal exploitation
  • grooming
  • the online risks of child sexual exploitation
  • trafficking.

Project Paradigm also provides training focused on understanding and preventing child sexual exploitation.

Bravehearts

Check out the Bravehearts website for a wealth of information and education resources focused on the prevention and treatment of child sexual abuse including:

Sexual Violence Research and Prevention Unit

Check out the University of the Sunshine Coast’s Sexual Violence Research and Prevention Unit which contains a rich range of academic publications on understanding, preventing and responding to sexual violence. You can also join their mailing list to find out about:

  • new research and initiatives across both Australia and internationally
  • practice blogs
  • upcoming training events
  • professional membership opportunities.

Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs

Check out the department’s website for useful information and resources on:

  • the signs of child sexual abuse
  • examples of normal sexual behaviour for different age groups
  • how to protect a child from sexual abuse
  • how to get help and advice
  • common myths about child sexual abuse and the facts.

A link to the online Child Protection Guide is available here.


SAFE Series Resources for Queensland organisations

For organisations who expressed interest in receiving free SAFE series books and supporting resources, our team will be in contact with your organisation shortly.

If you have any questions about the SAFE series book and supporting resources or would like any additional information, please contact Melinda Clarke and Cathy Webb by email at SAFEbooks@lwb.org.au.

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