AUSTRALIA
ABC News
By Sarah Farnsworth
Child sexual abuse prevention programs for preschoolers can be effective, according to a new report.
The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse has found children as young as five can be taught how to recognise abuse.
However, while the report found child abuse prevention programs for preschoolers do appear to work, there is not enough evidence to say whether they result in more children disclosing abuse.
But child safety advocates are convinced they do.
Bravehearts founder Hetty Johnston said although it is a sensitive topic for teachers and parents, it is possible to get a young child to recognise if they are being sexually abused and to speak out.
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