Module 1: Part 4 – Dispelling the myths around child abuse
Module 1: Part 4 – Dispelling the myths around child abuse | Duration: 30 minutes
The Internet Watch Foundation is an organisation that acts to remove online child sex abuse. It has put together information to dispel common myths about the online sexual abuse of children (see below).
TASK: Read the attached PDF above on myths concerning online child abuse and complete the first of two short quizzes below.
The content of the second quiz is based on general myths about child abuse and can be completed by highlighting True or False answers.
Support
If you have been affected by any of the information, or topics discussed within this course, please seek available support, such as:
- Our free, anonymous counselling service available on our payroll app, Innoteq Engage, in the 'Mind' Section.
- 'Samaritans' on 0116 123, and at www.samaritans.org
- 'Mind' Mental Health Charity, at https://www.mind.org.uk/ and on 0300 123 3393
Don't suffer in silence.
If you are worried about the safety and welfare of children outside of your school, please contact the relevant authorities directly, or, for advice, see the NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) website on www.nspcc.org.uk/ and/or call on 0808 800 5000.