Survey - Comments

Yes...because most children don't know they being abused when they younger especially if its sexual or emotional abuse and it would be easier to talk about
the community can raise awareness programmes and can do everyone a favour by not being judgemental...
No...there are not enough resources available especially to younger children
yes...it is worth it because this is something that can affect people their whole lives and they would definately need all the help they can get...
No, they should not be given second chances because the abusive behavior is rooted deep inside and virtually impossible to get rid off, also the relationship will never be the same...
To stop the cycle of abuse they can go for therepy but it must also come from themselves and they need a strong motivational support network or whatever...
And im 18 years old:)

1. Yes.
Maybe they could have a unit in Health classes on it or something like that.
2. No, I don't believe there are enough. Probably more resources that give you information. Programs too.
3. Yes.
4. Yes and no. Yes, if they go through a program. And sometimes no if the abuse was very bad. It depends on the situation.
5. Educate them and make them see it's not the right thing to do and what happened to them was wrong. Or maybe going through a program to help them.

I'm sixteen years old.

1.Yes, this way, students would be able to come out and report abuse more openly to teachers.

They could set up small conventions to help I suppose.

2.I don't believe they are enough – we need to be able to get this information out to more and more people.

I think there should be more adverts on TV, more leaflets going out to people and more websites dedicated to it.

3.Yes, of course they are!

4. It depends. Sexual abuse? Never. Beatings? Maybe. Neglect? Maybe.

5. We could educate children into understand what has happened to them is wrong and that they should never ever do this themselves.

I'm 16 years young.

1. Yes, I think it is important to teach people how and why it can happen, that your not alone if it's happening to you and that you can turn to someone who will help and teaches others what signs to look for if their friends are getting abused.

2. Classes, speeches about it assemblies and parents can teach their kids about it.

3. Yes and No, they're a good way to inform people about but no they're not enough. You need people who you can talk to one on one not over the phone and maybe even people who have been through the experience or who know someone who has to talk to people.

4.Yes, it is a serious problem that should be addressed, it's definitely worth it!

5. Yes, we all make mistakes and perhaps after a while or after completing some sort of program or lessons they could be trusted again. But not everyone automatically deserves a 2nd chance.

6. Stopping the first cases of abuse before the cycle can begin, teaching the kids that it is wrong.

7. 17

1a. Do you think there should be programs in school to educate children and students about child abuse?

Yes. I think there should be a section of, possibly, health class’s curriculum that can be devoted to child abuse (and IVP, as well) – the way some schools do a week or so of AIDS/Sexual Health lessons.

1b. Why or why not?

It’s an important issue and many high schools/junior high schools are lack information about it. They don’t know who to contact for help. They may not even know what constitutes abuse – I’ve seen a couple of situations on Mibba where kids have claimed that their parents were abusing them, then they’d explain the situation and…yeah.

The more educated about these things, the easier it will be to prevent it.

2. In what ways can the community help to educate people and prevent child abuse cases?

Seminars. Lessons/assemblies in the classrooms.

3. Do you think the resources available now (hotlines, self-help books, programs, etc.) are enough to inform people about abuse?

No I don’t think it’s enough. Those things don’t really educate people about child abuse unless they’re already at the stage of needing help. I mean, unless I’m being abused or I know (for sure) or someone else getting abused, the chances are that I would never contact a hotline or check out a self-help book.

3b. If not, what other resources would you suggest adding to decrease abuse cases?

I think that when dealing with abuse, there needs to be more preventative measures, rather than learning how to cope or how to deal with abuse once it’s happening.

4. Financially, are programs to educate students and people about child abuse worth it?

Yes. In cases like adding child abuse lessons to the curriculum in schools, I don’t see why there would be much extra costs anyway.

5. Do you think parent(s) who is/are abusing their child deserve a second chance at taking care of their children?

Yes. Depending on the situation. Parents are only human, and we all make mistakes. Of course, I don’t think that a parent who has abused their child should automatically get a ‘second chance.’ They’d have to earn it; show the proper authorities that they have learned better ways to deal with the stress of being a parent (through taking courses and whatever else they need to do to better themselves).

6. Most children who were abused grow up to be abusers themselves. What are some ways to break and prevent this “cycle of abuse”?

Education.

7. Your age or General Age Group: 21.

1: Yes so it could be easier to come out if your abused.
2: Have more programs.
3: No they should have classes at school & more programs around the community.
4: Yes
5: Yes after they follow some sort of program.
6: They should go throug a program also that helps them & makes sure there isn't unresolved feelings that may cause abuse of their child.
Age: 15.

Your welcome.