Sexual Abuse Scenarios

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After learning about Kate’s situation, it can be concluded that she have been subjected to sexual abuse, emotional abuse and emotional neglect. Briggs (2012) stated that there aren’t many physical indicators of these kinds of maltreatments. However, there are many behavioural indicators which suggest that she may be suffering abuse. Indicators of sexual abuse: • Withdrawal (Briggs, 2012) • ‘Deteriorating relationships with adults and peers’ (The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development [DEECD] and Department of Human Services [DHS], 2010, p. 5) • ‘Social isolation’ (Briggs, 2012, p. 223) indicated in decline in her willingness to interact with her teachers. • Sudden decline in school performance (Briggs, 2012, DEECD &DHS, 2010) …show more content…

Grounds for belief and taking appropriate action a) Disclosure Dialogue Teacher: Hi Kate. How are things going? Kate: Ok, I guess Teacher: How are things at home? Kate: Um.. good Teacher: I noticed that you look a bit down these days. Can you tell me what’s happening? Kate: It’s just dad. He lost his job and now stays with us. Mum works night shifts for extra money. I don’t like dad looking after me and my brother. I wish mum could still be at home at night. Teacher: What is it about your dad looking after you that you don’t like? Kate: He drinks too much. I don’t like being at home with him. Teacher: That sounds rough. Is there anything else that is bothering you? Kate: um.. yes, but it’s a secret. Dad told me I can’t tell anyone. Teacher: Kate, some secrets are not good for children. Can you tell me how does your secret make you feel? Kate: It makes me feel weird, a bit like being sick. Teacher: You say that you feel sick and weird. When do you feel like that? Kate: When dad comes into my bedroom at night smelling like beer. He comes in to say good night but then he sits in my bed with me. Teacher: It’s ok if you want to tell me something Katy. What is it about dad coming into your room that makes you feel …show more content…

Kate (points to groin): In private places. Teacher: It’s so brave of you to tell me all this Kate. What do you mean by private places? Kate: He puts his hand inside my underwear and touches my private parts. Teacher: Have you told your mum about it? Kate: No, I’m scared that if mum finds out, dad and mum will fight again and dad might hit mum like he did last week. I don’t think she will believe me anyway. Teacher: What makes you think that she won’t believe you? Kate: Dad said that I am so dumb that nobody will believe me if I told them this. Teacher: I believe you Kate and you have done the right thing by telling me about this. To help you, I will share this information with Mrs Cawsey now. She knows some people whose job is to stop grown ups from doing such things to kids. You can come and talk to me anytime you like and ask me if you have any questions about what will happen next. b) Action: what do we now need to

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