TotalChild Children and Teens Network organised a seminar at Sanyaolu N/P School, Ibadan to teach the pupils about child sexual abuse and how to prevent it. No child is too small to be taught about sexual abuse. The earlier the better. The more people are informed about child sexual abuse, the fewer victims there will be.

Join the fight against #Child sexual abuse.

For more information, participation, volunteer, support, please contact:

TotalChild Children and Teens Network
18, Anfani Road, Off Ring Road, Ibadan
www.facebook.com/totalchild
www.instagram.com/totalchildnetwork
Tel: 08180495451

Or

The Director of TotalChild Children and Teens Network
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Email: talk2cyrilnow@gmail.com

Snapshots from the seminar organised by TotalChild Children and Teens Network at Samjoan Talent Secondary School, Ibadan on Understanding and Preventing Child Sexual Abuse. The seminar was held at the school premises on the 14th of November, 2019 with all the students from JSS 1 – SS 2 in attendance.

The keynote Speaker, Mr Cyril Isi who is the Director of TotalChild Children and Teens Network took his time to explain what child sexual abuse is to the students with various illustrations to drive home the message. He further taught the students various strategies to prevent it and who to report to if someone is trying to abuse them sexually.

The seminar was wrapped up with questions and answers segment and a photo session to commemorate with the world day for the prevention of child abuse. We thank the Proprietor of the school and teachers for the opportunity to impact the students positively and also thank the TotalChild team for their unwavering support.

We want to use this opportunity to call for partnership, support and sponsorship to help take this message far and near. The more people are informed about child sexual abuse, the fewer victims there will be. If you are interested in what we do, you can get involved in 3 ways:

1. Volunteer Partner: Join our vibrant team of volunteers to administer support programs to schools and other institutions
2. Resource Partner: Donate academic and other materials to support our cause.
3. Financial Partner: Donate fund to support our high-impact programs and outreaches to reach children and teenagers in schools, orphanage homes and other organisations.

For enquiries, Call 08180495451 OR reach us via:
Email: emailtotachild@gmail.com, Facebook page: Totalchild,
Instagram: @totalchildnetwork

Please follow this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9qNGGywvuQ to watch my radio interview on Child Abuse at Wells Radio, Ibadan. Please don't forget to subscribe to our youtube channels for more videos

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LIVE RADIO INTERVIEW AT LEAD RADIO, IBADAN ON CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE

Today we were live at Lead Radio, Ibadan as a guest to discuss the issue of child abuse with focus on child sexual abuse. This is part of our effort at TotalChild Children and Teens Network to create awareness about the epidemic of child sexual abuse and to educate the masses on how to prevent it and ensure that abusers are punished.

TotalChild Children and Teens Network (TCTN) as a non-governmental organisation was established to support, advance and promote the efforts of parents, teachers, government and all other stakeholders involved in children and young people developmental activities. We work through service provision, information sharing, capacity development, mentoring and participatory community development. Our objective is to assist in raising up children and young people that are complete physically, socially, mentally, spiritually and emotionally.

We thank the Manager and OAP at Lead Radio, Ibadan for the opportunity given to us to inform thousands of listeners in Ibadan and environs about child sexual abuse and educate them on how to prevent it. Thanks for being a socially responsible radio station. Also I want to thank the team of volunteers at TotalChild for their unwavering support and encouragement.

We want to use this opportunity to call for partnership, support and sponsorship to help take this message far and near. The more people are informed about child sexual abuse, the fewer victims there will be. If you are interested in what we do, you can get involved in 3 ways:

1. Volunteer Partner: Join our vibrant team of volunteers to administer support programs to schools and other institutions
2. Resource Partner: Donate academic and other materials to support our cause.
3. Financial Partner: Donate fund to support our high-impact programs and outreaches to reach children and teenagers in schools, orphanage homes and other organisations.

For enquiries, Call 08180495451 OR reach us via:
Email: emailtotachild@gmail.com, Facebook page: Totalchild,
Instagram: @totalchildnetwork

OR reach the Director via:
Email: talk2cyrilnow@gmail.com Facebook page: cyrilisimedia
Instagram: @cyrilisi Linkedin: @cyrilisi

We were live on Premier Fm (93.5) of Radio Nigeria/Federal Radio Corporation (FRCN) as guest to discuss the issue of child sexual abuse and how to prevent and eradicate it as much as possible. It was very interesting to have the discussion presented in pidgin English with the amazing OAP (Mr Felix).

Every child has a right to be free from every form of sexual molestation. That is what we are advocating for at TotalChild Children and Teens Network as a non-governmental organisation (NGO). We want to use this opportunity once again to call on all well meaning Nigerians to use whatever platform they have to spread the message. Every minute a child is being sexually abuse for no fault of theirs. Their life is being destroyed by the same people that should be protecting them. We cannot afford to fold our hands and do nothing. You might not be a victim but somebody you know, even your child (male and female) can be a victim tomorrow. Join us in whatever way to spread this message of #Nochildsexualabuse and God will reward you amazingly.

We thank the Manager and OAP at Premier FM, Ibadan for the opportunity given to us to inform thousands of listeners in Ibadan and environs about child sexual abuse and educate them on how to prevent it. Thanks for being a socially responsible radio station. Also I want to thank the team of volunteers at TotalChild for their unwavering support and encouragement.

We want to use this opportunity to call for partnership, support and sponsorship to help take this message far and near. The more people are informed about child sexual abuse, the fewer victims there will be. If you are interested in what we do, you can get involved in 3 ways:

1. Volunteer Partner: Join our vibrant team of volunteers to administer support programs to schools and other institutions
2. Resource Partner: Donate academic and other materials to support our cause.
3. Financial Partner: Donate fund to support our high-impact programs and outreaches to reach children and teenagers in schools, orphanage homes and other organisations.

For enquiries, Call 08180495451 OR reach us via:
Email: emailtotachild@gmail.com, Facebook page: Totalchild,
Instagram: @totalchildnetwork

OR reach the Director via:
Email: talk2cyrilnow@gmail.com Facebook page: cyrilisimedia
Instagram: @cyrilisi Linkedin: @cyrilisi

CHILD’S RIGHTS LAW OF OYO STATE

The Child’s Right Law of Oyo State states that a child has the following rights:

• A child has the right to survive.

• DON’T SELL CHILDREN FOR MONEY

• Every child is entitled to adequate rest, recreation (Leisure Play) appropriate to his or her age and culture.

• ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO ENGAGE IN GAMES THAT WILL ENHANCE THEIR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEVELOPMENT

• No child should be separated from his/her family or parents except on the authority of a competent court when such separation is in the best interest of the child.

• DON’T HIDE YOUR CHILD IN THE HOUSE, LET THEM RELATE WITH OTHERS

• Every child has right to: Name, Family and Nationality. Every child has the right to know his/er parent and be cared for.

• REGISTER EVERY CHILD IMMEDIATELY AFTER BIRTH

• The child has the right to freely express your ideas, opinions and thoughts on issues and activities that affect your right to survival and development.

• CREATE TIME TO LISTEN TO YOUR CHILDREN’S COMPLAINTS AND WORRIES.

• Every child should be protected from any act that interferes with his/her privacy, honour and reputation in the homes, family and school, provided that parent or legal guardian shall have the right to exercise reasonable supervision over the conduct of their children.

• GIVE YOUR CHILD THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE ALONE

• Promote and develop the child’s personality, talent, mental and physical potentials to the maximum level.

• BOOKS ARE THE BEST TOOLS YOU CAN GIVE YOUR CHILDREN; THEREFORE EVERY CHILD MUST GO TO SCHOOL

• Every child is entitled to enjoy good health, care, protection from diseases, and proper medical care for survival, personal growth and development

• NO CHILD SHOULD BE DEPRIVED OF HIS/HER RIGHTS TO HEALTH CARE SERVICES

• No child shall suffer irrespective of Ethnic, Origin, Birth, Colour, Sex, Language, Religion, or Social Beliefs, Status or Disability

• PROMOTE EQUALITY AND FAIRNESS IN TREATMENT OF MALE AND FEMALE CHILDREN

• Every child must be protected against all forms of exploitation, indecent or degrading treatment including child labour, abuse and torture, sexual exploitation, sale, abduction and drug abuse.

• CHILDREN SHOULD NOT HAWK, BEG ON THE STREET OR CARRY LOADS IN MARKET PLACES

• Children living under difficult circumstances like separation from parents, cases of imprisoned mothers, refugee children in armed and political crises deserve special care to reduce the trauma of their situation and adjust to normal and decent life.

• CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES NEED SPECIAL CARE

• No female child shall be subject to genital mutilation

• DESIST FROM THE HARMFUL CULTURAL PRACTICE AND PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN/GIRLS

• No person under the age of 18 years is capable of contracting a valid marriage and accordingly a marriage so contracted is null and void and of no effect whatsoever.

• EDUCATE THE GIRL CHILD, DO NOT GIVE HER AWAY IN MARRIAGE

And you shall know the Child’s Right Law and the law shall set the child free from every form of abuse, exploitation, molestation, deprivation and hardships. Knowledge is power.

Do you know any child whose right is being violated? Do you know any child who is being abused sexually, physically or emotionally. Do you know a child who is not in school but should be in school? Do you know a child who is addicted to drugs and needs help? Do you know a child who is homeless and urgently needs a shelter or home? Do you know a young girl of under 18 that is subjected to prostitution?

Please if your answer is yes to any of the above questions, do inform us. We can help the child to get the necessary help they need. Every child deserves to have a good life. Let’s lend a helping hand.

For further information please contact

TOTALCHILD CHILDREN AND TEENS NETWORK
(Non-Governmental Organisation)
18, Anfani Road, Off Ring Road, Ibadan
Facebook page: Totalchild
Instagram: Totalchildnetwork
Email: emailtotalchild@gmail.com
Tel: +2348180495451

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS THAT A CHILD IS BEING ABUSED?

Children often show us rather than tell us that something is upsetting them. There may be many reasons for changes in their behaviour, but if we notice a combination of worrying signs it may be time to call for help or advice.

What to watch out for in children:
• Acting out in an inappropriate sexual way with toys or objects.
• Nightmares, sleeping problems.
• Becoming withdrawn or very clingy.
• Sudden unexplained personality changes, mood swings and seeming insecure.
• Regressing to younger behaviours e.g bedwetting
• Unaccountable fear of particular places or people
• Outburst of anger.
• Changes in eating habits.
• Physical signs, such as, unexplained soreness or bruises around genitals, sexually-transmitted diseases, pregnancy.
• Becoming unusually secretive
• New adult words for body parts and no obvious source
• Talk of a new, older friend and unexplained money or gifts
• Self-harm (cutting, burning or other harmful activities)
• Running away
• Not wanting to be alone with a particular child or young person

Not any one sign means that a child is being abused, but the presence of several warning signs suggest that you should begin to ask questions and consider seeking help.

To get more information about child sexual abuse, you can get the book by Cyril Isi: Understanding and Preventing Child Sexual Abuse. It is available in hardcopy and softcopy (pdf format).

For more information on child sexual abuse, how to get help for a child that is being sexually abused, how to get a resource person to train young people, parents, teachers and caregivers on how to prevent child sexual abuse and other information relating to children and teenagers welfare please contact:

TOTALCHILD CHILDREN AND TEENS NETWORK
Facebook page: Totalchild
Instagram: Totalchildnetwork
Email: emailtotalchild@gmail.com
Tel: +2348180495451

THE TRUTH ABOUT CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE

• 90% of child sexual abuse cases are perpetrated by a family member or another trusted person
• 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be sexually abused before age 18
• 30% of perpetrators are family members of the victim
• 10% of perpetrators of child sexual abuse are strangers
• Childhood sexual abuse is a public health crisis that deserve prompt and urgent action.

Child Sexual abuse is:
• any sexual act between an adult and a minor, or between two minors, when one exerts power over the other for sexual gratification
• forcing, coercing or persuading a child to engage in any type of sexual act
• non-contact acts such as exhibitionism, exposure to pornography, voyeurism, and communicating in a sexual manner by phone or internet
• exploitative use of a child in prostitution or other unlawful sexual practices

Children may become victims of sexual abuse within their families (by a parent, step-parent, sibling or other relative) or outside the home (by a friend, neighbour, teacher, stranger). The perpetrators are often driven by a need to dominate or control others. Physical violence, which is very common in sexual abuse of adults, may also be involved in child sexual abuse. However, child abusers usually rely on inherent power that an adult has over a child.

CATEGORIES OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE

• Non-touching abuses: Exhibitionism, exposure to pornography, taking photographs of children in a sexualized manner, voyeurism, communicating in a sexual way, such as through telephone or the internet, and letting down the walls of privacy so that the child watches or hears sexual acts.
• Touching abuses: Kissing, handling, MouthAction, vaginal or anal intercourse, or attempted intercourse.

BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

TOTALCHILD CHILDREN AND TEENS NETWORK, an NGO that works with children and young people to help them actualize their potentials by promoting and protecting their rights and welfare. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of children and young people by creating and supporting programs that bring about self-actualization and total development.

If you are interested in what we do, you can get involved in 3 ways:

1. Volunteer Partner: Join our vibrant team of volunteers to administer support programs to children and young people
2. Resource Partner: Donate academic materials, products and other gift items to be given free during our programmes and outreaches to children and young people. You can also donate materials, equipment and facilities to support our cause.
3. Financial Partner: Donate fund to support our high-impact programs and outreaches to reach children and teenagers in schools, orphanage homes and other organisations.

For enquiries, Call/Whatsapp 08180495451 OR reach us via:
Email: emailtotachild@gmail.com
Facebook page: Totalchild
Instagram: @totalchildnetwork

Follow this link to join our WhatsApp group: https:///BuavvHc1bGiKitAFbWdOpB

At TotalChild Children and Teens Network, we have started our year 2020 training program for students on how to prevent child sexual abuse. This program is called CHILDREN AGAINST SEXUAL EXPLOITATION (CASE). The objective of the program is to train students on what child sexual abuse is and how to prevent it.

On Friday the 24th of January, 2020, we will be at ACCESS COLLEGE, IBADAN to train the students on STRATEGIES FOR PREVENTING CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE. It promises to be an educative, informative and interractive training session for the students. Please check the flier for more details.

If you own a school, run an orphanage or works with children/teenagers in churches, mosques or any institution, we can come and train them on how to prevent child sexual abuse. REMEMBER the more people are informed about child sexual abuse, the fewer victims there will be. If you are interested, please call us on 08180495451 or send an email to us at emailtotalchild@gmail.com

If you are interested in what we do, you can get involved in 3 ways:

1. Volunteer Partner: Join our vibrant team of volunteers to administer support programs to schools and other institutions
2. Resource Partner: Donate academic and other materials to support our cause.
3. Financial Partner: Donate fund to support our high-impact programs and outreaches to reach children and teenagers in schools, orphanage homes and other organisations.

For enquiries, Call 08180495451 OR reach us via:
Email: emailtotalchild@gmail.com, Facebook page: Totalchild,
Instagram: @totalchildnetwork

OR reach the Director via:
Email: writecyrilisi@gmail.com Facebook page: cyrilisimedia
Instagram: @cyrilisi Linkedin: @cyrilisi