The World Health Organization (WHO) defines CSA as: The involvement of a child in sexual activity that he or she does not fully comprehend, is unable to give informed consent to, or for which the child is not developmentally prepared and cannot give consent, or that violate the laws or social taboos of society.
Concerning
adult behaviours
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Singling youth out for special attention or gift giving.
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Spending isolated one-on-one time with children such as in private practice sessions where others are not present.
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Touching children in ways not related to training for the sport.
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Telling youth sexual or inappropriate jokes and stories.
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Inappropriate comments on appearances
Signs a child may
have been abused
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Act out violently against others
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Become secretive and reluctant to share information
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Act withdrawn or anxious
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Are unable to explain injuries or have other physical symptoms (including soreness, pregnancy, STIs)
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Avoid being alone with certain people
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Exhibit age-inappropriate sexual behaviour or knowledge
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Appear to be the subject of an adult’s sexual attention
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Are on their own without appropriate adult supervision
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Are secretive about their phone/online activity
Discussion Guide
It’s never too early to start the conversation about personal safety with your child.
