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GOOD NEWS TO SCHOOL OWNERS/PROPRIETORS

Are you looking for competent professionals to speak/facilitate at your school events or train your students during your in-house school seminars or programmes?

We are the best for the job.

We provide impactful and life-changing IN-HOUSE training workshop for students in primary and secondary schools on:

* Child Sexual Abuse Prevention
* Career Guidance and Counseling
* Sexual Health Awareness
* Social Skills and Etiquette
* Body Image and Self Esteem
* Life Skills (Skills for my future)
* Study and Exams Success Skills
* Bullying and Cyber bullying Prevention
* Public Speaking and Presentation
* Leadership Skills Development
* Entrepreneurship Skill Building

We also train school teaching and non-teaching staff on:
* Child Protection and Safeguarding
* Effective Classroom Management
* Jolly Phonics, Diction and Elocution

SCHOOLS THAT HAVE BENEFITED FROM OUR TRAININGS
* Emesth Christ’s School, Ibadan
* Sunshine Group of Schools, Ibadan
* Victory High School, Ibadan
* Rochas Foundation College, Ibadan
* Apostolic Faith Secondary School, Ibadan
* Muslim Model College, Ibadan
* Monarch Model College, Ibadan
* Lydeb Comprehensive College, Ibadan
* Mercy College, Ibadan
* And the list goes on.

You can check out the schools that have benefited from our training by visiting our facebook page @ www.facebook.com/ctcdschoolprogrammes

WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE US TO TRAIN YOUR STUDENTS OR STAFF:
* We are a child-centred and child-focus organization
* We have been working with children directly for the past seven years in different capacity.
* We know how to bring the desired message to the level of children and make the subject matter interesting to them while learning at the same time.
* Our facilitators are core professionals and lovers of children who are passionate about raising the total child
* We are highly affordable because we are a non-governmental and non-profit organization
* We can tailor our trainings to suit your organisation’s need
* 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.

For more information please contact:

CENTRE FOR TOTAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT
18, Anfani Road, Off Ring Road, Ibadan
Email: emailtotalchild@gmail.com
Tel: 08180495451; 08101809463
www.facebook.com/totalchilddev
www.instagram.com/totalchilddev

Hello kids! Join us for another interesting edition of the KING’S KIDS BIBLE SHOW with Uncle Cyril live on CTCD Radio, Ibadan. You don’t want to miss the interesting bible stories, bible quizzes, bible songs, memory verse and bible games. This week’s edition promises to be exciting and fun filled.

FEATURE STORY: The Good Samaritan

DATE: Saturday 11th December, 2021

TIME: 11am

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To be part of the show please call/sms/whatsapp: 08180495451. Follow us on all our social media platforms. Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @ctcdradio. This edition of the show will also be available as podcast on Anchor and Spotify.

You can also join our online Kiddies Bible Club and learn more about the love of God. To join the Club, send you full name, age and location to 08180495451 as sms or whatsapp message. In the Bible Club, we learn more about God from the Bible. We learn interesting Bible songs, memorize a scripture and participate in Bible games, quizzes and sword drills. It’s always fun and you cannot afford not to be part of it.

For sponsorship and advert consideration please contact the Uncle Cyril on: 08180495451.

Follow Uncle Cyril on social media: facebook, instagram, twitter and youtube @cyrilisi

This programme is an initiative of the Centre for Total Child Development (CTCD), Ibadan. For more information about CTCD please visit our facebook page at www.facebook.com/totalchilddev. On instagram: @totalchilddev or call 08180495451

CLICK the link below to listen to today's episode of Child Abuse Alert with Cyril Isi where we discussed bullying as a form of child abuse

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At Pinnacle College of Media, Arts and Communication, our courses are designed to provide you with a holistic view of the industry. During the course, you’ll develop understanding of the roles the course you are studying plays in every aspect of society. But it’s not just about the theory – hands-on experience will be vital to your learning. You will be able to work on live projects from our industry facilitators, as well as both individual and group projects, and students competitions. From these experiences you will build a portfolio over the duration of the course, benefiting from staff guidance on how best to showcase your abilities. Our facilitators are experienced, award-winning practitioners who can give you unique insights.

Courses include:
* Radio & Television Presentation
* Computer Graphics Design
* Photojournalism and Photo Editing
* Video Production and Editing
* Social Media Marketing
* Computer Studies

FOR WHOM?

Workers, Students, Youth Corpers, Unemployed and anyone interested in personal development.

COURSE BENEFITS

* Personal Development
* Gain the skills and competence essential for efficient job delivery
* Become a qualified professional in the interested field
* Enhance your opportunity of gaining good employment
* Promotion and acceleration of career is guaranteed
* The programme is completed within short duration as stated
* Industry recognized certificate.

THE PINNACLE COLLEGE ADVANTAGE – why study with us
* Certified instructors and facilitators
* Interactive and engaging training sessions
* Practical and project base training
* Post training support and mentoring
* Internship opportunity for interested students who want to learn, network and gain experience from the industry that they are interested in.
* Compulsory social media marketing training

For details and registration please contact:

Pinnacle College of Media, Arts and Communication (PICMAC)
18, Anfani Road, Off Ring Road, Challenge, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Tel: +234-8101809463; +234-8180495451 | Whatsapp: +234-8180495451
Email: picmaccollege@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/picmacofficial
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www.picmac.com.ng

Join us for another interesting edition of CHILD ABUSE ALERT with Cyril Isi on CTCD Radio, Ibadan. You don’t want to miss the informative stories on child abuse that made the headlines and the exchange of ideas and opinions between the program host, guest speaker and the listeners/callers.

TOPIC: BULLYING AS A FORM OF CHILD ABUSE

FOCUS STORY: THE BULLYING AND DEATH OF SYLVESTER OROMONI OF DOWEN COLLEGE, LAGOS – A LESSON FOR PARENTS

DATE: Wednesday 8th December, 2021

TIME: 1pm – 2pm

PROGRAMME HOST: The programme is hosted by Cyril Isi. Cyril is a Media Practitioner, Public Speaker, Child Right Advocate and Entrepreneur. He is the Founder Trustee of the Centre for Total Child Development, an NGO that engages, empower and equip children to fulfil God’s plan and purpose for their lives.

You can watch the show live on facebook at www.facebook.com/ctcdradio. To join the conversation please call/sms/whatsapp: 08180495451. Follow us on all our social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @ctcdradio. This edition of the show will also be available as podcast on Anchor, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Breaker and RadioPublic.

For sponsorship and advert consideration please contact the Cyril Isi on: 08180495451. Follow, like or message the Presenter/Host on: facebook, instagram, twitter and youtube @cyrilisi

This programme is an initiative of the Centre for Total Child Development (CTCD), Ibadan. For more information about CTCD please visit our official website at www.ctcd.org.ng. On facebook and instagram: @totalchilddev or call 08180495451

Hello parents and lovers of children! Download this Children Bible Songs Album for you kids and loved ones for free. They will surely love it and forever be grateful to you. It will help them to know more about God and the Bible. There are 40+ songs in the album and was compiled by Cyril Isi popularly known as Uncle Cyril.

Children Sunday School Teachers, School Teachers and Parents will find this album to be highly resourceful for teaching Bible stories effectively to children. The album is titled Sing for Joy with Uncle Cyril. 40 Inspirational Children Bible Songs.

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God bless you.

CUSTOMIZED IN-HOUSE SEMINARS TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS

Employee training is a significant investment for all organizations. A company's success hinges largely on the ongoing advancement of knowledge and competence in a given field of work. When an organization has a group of employees who has the same training need, in-house training option can be the most economical and ideal solution. In-house seminars present a great opportunity to promote the advancement of your own employees without breaking the budget in terms of time and effort.

With our highly customizable in-house seminars, you gain access to solutions that are individually tailored to your needs and your company. Reap the benefits of training seminars conducted directly on site and adapted to your requirements. On request, our trainers and consultants bring their exclusive hands-on experience directly into your company to conduct on-site seminars, courses and individual training sessions. This gives you the chance to minimize your costs while maximizing the capacity of your seminars.

Our services encompass individual training sessions as well as seminars and courses for groups of up to 20 participants. For several of our seminars, you have the opportunity to obtain a certificate upon successful completion of the course. Our experienced specialists are there to support you in planning and selecting the optimal teaching methods for your teams.

WHY CHOOSE OUR IN-HOUSE SEMINARS

• Cost-effective – reduced associated costs for travel, accommodation and time away from work
• Convenient – training in your premises that suits your operational requirements at your most convenient time
• Customized – fully tailored bespoke program and organization-specific hence, no package is identical

We rely on an extensive network of professionals and well-trained instructors for our in-house courses. This gives us the ability to provide you with seminars that have been individually tailored to your needs – in many different subject areas. Leverage our experience and know-how to optimize the vocational advancement of your employees. As an independent and neutral service provider, we are the right choice for all your in-house training needs.

LOCATION IS NOT A BARRIER. We can train your staff anywhere in Nigeria.

Our in-house training courses include:

* Direct Sales and Marketing
* Customer Service and Front Desk Administration
* Public Relations
* Advertising
* Personal Branding and Social Skills
* Social Media Marketing
* Event Planning and Management
* Speech, Report & Proposal Writing
* Diction and Elocution
* Public Speaking and Presentation
* Radio & Television Presentation
* P. A and Secretarial Duties
* Photography, photojournalism and Photo Editing
* Video production and Video Editing
* Graphics Design with Coreldraw and Photoshop
* Computer Operation and Application (Ms. Word, Ms. Excel, Ms. Powerpoint)
* Online Live Streaming
* Company’s Standard Operation Policy (SOP)
* And more

Want to learn more about our in-house seminars? Contact us!

Pinnacle College of Media, Arts and Communication (PICMAC)
18, Anfani Road, Off Ring Road, Challenge, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Tel: +234-8101809463; +234-8180495451 | Whatsapp: +234-8180495451
Email: picmaccollege@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/picmacofficial
www.instagram.com/picmacofficial
www.tiktok.com/picmacofficial
www.picmac.com.ng

3 DAYS PROFESSIONAL GRAPHICS DESIGN TRAINING

This training is a 3 days practical training, 6 hours per day and with 3 months free mentorship.

Graphics design is not as difficult as it seams. You can do it.

This training is for business owners, students, youth corpers, employed or unemployed graduates or anyone who wants to learn a new skill.

Our academy, will train you on design any kind of graphics for yourself or for other businesses.

This training will take you from basics of graphic designing to the advanced level of creating amazing:
Promotional Flyer | Corporate Flyer | Business Card | Letterhead | Envelope | ID Card | Pull Banner | Certificate | Brochure | Wedding Invite | Calendar | Poster Design | CD Cover | Receipt Design | Invoice Design | Logo

Also a certificate of completion will be offered at the end of the training at no charge.

To register or for more information please contact

Pinnacle College of Media, Arts and Communication (PICMAC)
18, Anfani Road, Off Ring Road, Challenge, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Tel: +234-8101809463; +234-8180495451 | Whatsapp: +234-8180495451
Email: picmaccollege@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/picmacofficial
www.instagram.com/picmacofficial
www.tiktok.com/picmacofficial
www.picmac.com.ng

Hello kids! Join us for another interesting edition of the KING’S KIDS BIBLE SHOW with Uncle Cyril live on CTCD Radio, Ibadan. You don’t want to miss the interesting bible stories, bible quizzes, bible songs, memory verse and bible games. This week’s edition promises to be exciting and fun filled.

DATE: Saturday 4th December, 2021

TIME: 11am

LISTEN LIVE AT:
www.anchor.fm/ctcdradio
www.facebook.com/ctcdradio

To be part of the show please call/sms/whatsapp: 08180495451. Follow us on all our social media platforms. Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @ctcdradio. This edition of the show will also be available as podcast on Anchor and Spotify.

You can also join our online Kiddies Bible Club and learn more about the love of God. To join the Club, send you full name, age and location to 08180495451 as sms or whatsapp message. In the Bible Club, we learn more about God from the Bible. We learn interesting Bible songs, memorize a scripture and participate in Bible games, quizzes and sword drills. It’s always fun and you cannot afford not to be part of it.

For sponsorship and advert consideration please contact the Uncle Cyril on: 08180495451.

Follow Uncle Cyril on social media: facebook, instagram, twitter and youtube @cyrilisi

This programme is an initiative of the Centre for Total Child Development (CTCD), Ibadan. For more information about CTCD please visit our facebook page at www.facebook.com/totalchilddev. On instagram: @totalchilddev or call 08180495451

Join us for another interesting edition of CHILD ABUSE ALERT with Cyril Isi on CTCD Radio, Ibadan. You don’t want to miss the informative stories on child abuse that made the headlines and the exchange of ideas and opinions between the program host, guest speaker and the listeners/callers.

TOPIC: CORPORAL PUNISHMENT AS A FORM OF CHILD ABUSE

FOCUS STORY: HOW A WOMAN WAS ARRESTED FOR BEATING HER DAUGHTER TO DEATH IN OGUN STATE

DATE: Wednesday 24th November, 2021

TIME: 1pm – 2pm

PROGRAMME HOST: The programme is hosted by Cyril Isi. Cyril is a Media Practitioner, Public Speaker, Child Right Advocate and Entrepreneur. He is the Founder Trustee of the Centre for Total Child Development, an NGO that engages, empower and equip children to fulfil God’s plan and purpose for their lives.

You can watch the show live on facebook at www.facebook.com/ctcdradio. To join the conversation please call/sms/whatsapp: 08180495451. Follow us on all our social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @ctcdradio. This edition of the show will also be available as podcast on Anchor, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Breaker and RadioPublic.

For sponsorship and advert consideration please contact the Cyril Isi on: 08180495451. Follow, like or message the Presenter/Host on: facebook, instagram, twitter and youtube @cyrilisi

This programme is an initiative of the Centre for Total Child Development (CTCD), Ibadan. For more information about CTCD please visit our official website at www.ctcd.org.ng. On facebook and instagram: @totalchilddev or call 08180495451

FIVE MEN ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY RAPING A 17-YEAR-OLD BOY IN KATSINA

The police have arrested five men for allegedly sodomising a 17-year-old boy in Katsina State. The suspects include; Ibrahim Amadu, 42, Saminu Abdullahi, 25, Jamilu Ibrahim, 50, Bashir Lawal, 30, and Mohammed Sani, 30. Spokesperson of the command, SP Gambo Isah, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, July 30, said one of the suspects raped the teenage boy at gunpoint.

He added that they serially raped the victim in different locations in the Katsina metropolis. “The victim alleged that one Ibrahim Amadu took him to a particular location in Katsina where he threatened him with a knife, tied his hands with a rope and had unlawful carnal knowledge of him against the order of nature.

“Furthermore, the victim mentioned that all the other suspects did the same at different places and intervals,” he said.

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This is child abuse. It is crime against children that is punishable by law.

If you know any child that is going through any form of child abuse please help the child to get help by reporting the abuse to the appropriate authority. CHILD ABUSE is all forms of physical and/or emotional maltreatment, sexual abuse, neglect, commercial or other exploitation of a child resulting in actual or potential harm to the child’s health, survival, development or dignity.

In all actions concerning the child, his or her best interest and well-being must be given paramount consideration.

The use of a child for the purpose of begging for alms, prostitution, domestic or sexual labour, as a slave or practices similar to slavery, forced or compulsory labour or for any purpose that deprives the child of the opportunity to attend and remain in school is a crime and it attracts imprisonment for a term of 10 years.

Employing any person under 18 years as domestic help outside his home or family environment is a crime that attracts 5 years imprisonment.

Anybody who has sexual intercourse with a child less than 18 years will be convicted to imprisonment for life.

Exposing or involving a child in the use of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances is an offence liable to life imprisonment.

Every form of child abuse is a serious offence that is punishable by the law. Every child has the right to be free from every form of abuse.

Report any cases of child abuse to the Nigeria Police, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), your state Ministry of Women and Children Affairs or any NGO (Non-governmental Organisation) that advocates for the rights of children. If you notice any form of child abuse and you do not report, you are as guilty as the person committing the crime. Let’s join our hands to make the world a better place for children to live and grow.

Brought to you by the Centre for Total Child Development, an NGO that advocates for the rights and welfare of children and young people in the society.
www.totalchilddevelopment.org
www.facebook.com/totalchilddev
www.instagram.com/todalchildev

WOMAN ARRESTED FOR BEATING DAUGHTER TO DEATH IN OGUN STATE

Men of the Ogun State Police command have arrested a 45-year-old woman, Kafayat Lawa, for beating her 17-year-old daughter, Ayomide Adekoya to death. A statement released by DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, spokesperson of the state police command, says the suspect was arrested following a piece of information received by the DPO Ogijo Division Headquarters, CSP Mohammed Suleman Baba at about 2.30pm that the suspect locked her two daughters in a room where she beat and injured them with broken bottle.

Upon the information, the DPO mobilized his men and moved to the scene where the two victims were rescued and taken to hospital for treatment before one of them gave up the ghost. The suspect was then arrested and taken to custody. On interrogation, the suspect who claimed to have separated from her husband nine years ago informed the police that her two daughters left home during the Salah and didn’t return till the following day.

This infuriated her, and when she wanted to beat them, people around pleaded on their behalf and she left them, only for them to go out again the following day and passed the night outside. It was the annoyance that made her lock them inside and injured them both with broken bottle. The older one Blessing Adekoya, 19 was injured in the hand, while her younger sister Ayomide was stabbed in the chest and unfortunately gave up the ghost while receiving treatment.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Edward Awolowo Ajogun, has ordered the immediate transfer of the suspect to homicide section of the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department for further investigation and diligent prosecution.

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This is child abuse. It is crime against children that is punishable by law.

If you know any child that is going through any form of child abuse please help the child to get help by reporting the abuse to the appropriate authority. CHILD ABUSE is all forms of physical and/or emotional maltreatment, sexual abuse, neglect, commercial or other exploitation of a child resulting in actual or potential harm to the child’s health, survival, development or dignity.

In all actions concerning the child, his or her best interest and well-being must be given paramount consideration.

The use of a child for the purpose of begging for alms, prostitution, domestic or sexual labour, as a slave or practices similar to slavery, forced or compulsory labour or for any purpose that deprives the child of the opportunity to attend and remain in school is a crime and it attracts imprisonment for a term of 10 years.

Employing any person under 18 years as domestic help outside his home or family environment is a crime that attracts 5 years imprisonment.

Anybody who has sexual intercourse with a child less than 18 years will be convicted to imprisonment for life.

Exposing or involving a child in the use of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances is an offence liable to life imprisonment.

Every form of child abuse is a serious offence that is punishable by the law. Every child has the right to be free from every form of abuse.

Report any cases of child abuse to the Nigeria Police, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), your state Ministry of Women and Children Affairs or any NGO (Non-governmental Organisation) that advocates for the rights of children. If you notice any form of child abuse and you do not report, you are as guilty as the person committing the crime. Let’s join our hands to make the world a better place for children to live and grow.

Brought to you by the Centre for Total Child Development, an NGO that advocates for the rights and welfare of children and young people in the society.
www.totalchilddevelopment.org
www.facebook.com/totalchilddev
www.instagram.com/todalchildev

WOMAN NABBED FOR ASSAULTING 10-YEAR-OLD HOUSEBOY IN LAGOS

A woman, identified simply as Onyebuchi, has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly maltreating her 10-year-old houseboy, identified only as Daniel, in the Bode Thomas area of the State. Punch Metro gathered that Onyebuchi sent Daniel to get fuel for her, but while on his way, a yet to be identified good Samaritan approached the boy when he saw him writhing in pain from the injuries he sustained during an alleged maltreatment by the woman.

While being questioned by the Good Samaritan, Daniel said in a footage posted on instagram, “They used sticks to beat me,” but when asked who was responsible for his condition, he said, “One person, who is aunt.” He added that he had not eaten that day.

However, it was learnt that the Good Samaritan gave Daniel N1,000 to buy food and reported the incident to the representative of a non-governmental organization, the Auntlanda Bethel Foundation, which informed the police so that the boy could be rescued. When the foundation’s representations, led by one Dr. Yolanda Angel-David, visited Onyebuchi’s residence on Chief Natufe Street, off Babs Animashaun, Bode Thomas, she was seen in another footage denying that she maltreated Daniel.

She was heard saying, “I was not the one that beat him; he has been with me for one month as they just brought him for me. I can show you his pictures; they just brought him for school. It is not me that brought him from the North, but he is living with me. I gave him Malt this morning.”

However, while being questioned at Onyebuchi’s residence, Daniel said he had been staying with her for a month, adding that he was beaten for collecting N1,000 from the Good Samaritan. The minor said “I came last month; I came to this house to school. My mum has died but my father is in the village. I am from Jos. They beat me when I went to buy fuel. They beat me because somebody stopped me on the road and gave me N1,000.

It was learnt that personnel of the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, Panti, Yaba, arrested Onyebuchi for allegedly abusing the minor. A source told Punch Metro that the injuries sustained by Daniel were so severe that he could not sit on his buttocks. The source said, “The woman (Onyebuchi) has been arrested; she abused the boy to the point that he could not sit on his buttocks. His hands were also swollen and he has been taken to hospital for treatment.

“The boy is a domestic worker to the woman; her relative in the village sent him to her and she had been using him as a domestic worker. Although the woman denied beating him, the boy kept accusing her of beating him.” The State Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejuobi, confirmed the incident, adding that Onyebuchi had been arrested and investigation into the incident was ongoing.

“It is a case of child abuse/child labour, assault and torture of a 10-year-old boy. It was reported at the Bode Thomas Division and transferred to the gender unit of the SCIID, Panti. The female suspect is still in custody. She was arrested yesterday (Wednesday). The case is under investigation,” Adejobi stated.

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This is child abuse. It is crime against children that is punishable by law.

If you know any child that is going through any form of child abuse please help the child to get help by reporting the abuse to the appropriate authority. CHILD ABUSE is all forms of physical and/or emotional maltreatment, sexual abuse, neglect, commercial or other exploitation of a child resulting in actual or potential harm to the child’s health, survival, development or dignity.

In all actions concerning the child, his or her best interest and well-being must be given paramount consideration.

The use of a child for the purpose of begging for alms, prostitution, domestic or sexual labour, as a slave or practices similar to slavery, forced or compulsory labour or for any purpose that deprives the child of the opportunity to attend and remain in school is a crime and it attracts imprisonment for a term of 10 years.

Employing any person under 18 years as domestic help outside his home or family environment is a crime that attracts 5 years imprisonment.

Anybody who has sexual intercourse with a child less than 18 years will be convicted to imprisonment for life.

Exposing or involving a child in the use of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances is an offence liable to life imprisonment.

Every form of child abuse is a serious offence that is punishable by the law. Every child has the right to be free from every form of abuse.

Report any cases of child abuse to the Nigeria Police, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), your state Ministry of Women and Children Affairs or any NGO (Non-governmental Organisation) that advocates for the rights of children. If you notice any form of child abuse and you do not report, you are as guilty as the person committing the crime. Let’s join our hands to make the world a better place for children to live and grow.

Brought to you by the Centre for Total Child Development, an NGO that advocates for the rights and welfare of children and young people in the society.
www.totalchilddevelopment.org
www.facebook.com/totalchilddev
www.instagram.com/todalchildev

DAY 21 OF THE 30 DAYS CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
In commemoration of the World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse – November 19
Brought to you by the Centre for Total Child Development (CTCD)

CHILD PROSTITUTION AS A FORM OF CHILD ABUSE

Child prostitution is prostitution involving a child, and it is a form of commercial sexual exploitation of children. The term normally refers to prostitution of a minor, or person under the age of 18. Child prostitution usually manifests in the form of sex trafficking, in which a child is kidnapped or tricked into becoming involved in the sex trade, or survival sex, in which the child engages in sexual activities to procure basic essentials such as food and shelter. Prostitution of children is commonly associated with child pornography, and they often overlap. Some people travel to foreign countries to engage in child sex tourism. Research suggests that there may be as many as 10 million children involved in prostitution worldwide. Most of the children involved with prostitution are girls, despite an increase in the number of young boys in the trade.
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Physical and psychological effects

According to Humanium, an NGO that opposes the prostitution of children, the practice causes injuries such as "vaginal tearing, physical after-effects of torture, pain, infection, or unwanted pregnancy". As clients seldom take precautions against the spread of HIV, prostituted children face a high risk of contracting the disease, and the majority of them in certain locations contract it. Other sexually transmitted diseases pose a threat as well, such as syphilis and herpes. High levels of tuberculosis have also been found among prostituted children. These illnesses are often fatal.

Former prostituted children often deal with psychological trauma, including depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Other psychological effects include anger, insomnia, sexual and personality confusion, inability to trust adults, and loss of confidence. Drug-related health problems included dental problems, hepatitis B and C, and serious liver and kidney problems. Other medical complications included reproductive problems and injuries from sexual assaults; physical and neurological problems from violent physical attacks; and other general health issues including respiratory problems and joint pains.

Prostitution of children is illegal under international law, and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, Article 34, states, "the State shall protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse, including prostitution and involvement in pornography." In Nigeria According to the provisions of the Criminal Code Act (CAP) C38, chapter 21 provides for “Offences Against Morality” which contains the provisions of Sections 214–233 of the Criminal code Act. Section 223 of the Act makes it an offence for a person to procure a girl under the age of 18 for the purpose of becoming a prostitute or an inmate of a hotel either within or outside Nigeria and the person who procured the young girl is guilty of a “Misdemeanor” and is liable to imprisonment for two years.

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If you know any child that is going through any form of child abuse please help the child to get help by reporting the abuse to the appropriate authority. CHILD ABUSE is all forms of physical and/or emotional maltreatment, sexual abuse, neglect, commercial or other exploitation of a child resulting in actual or potential harm to the child’s health, survival, development or dignity.

In all actions concerning the child, his or her best interest and well-being must be given paramount consideration.

The use of a child for the purpose of begging for alms, prostitution, domestic or sexual labour, as a slave or practices similar to slavery, forced or compulsory labour or for any purpose that deprives the child of the opportunity to attend and remain in school is a crime and it attracts imprisonment for a term of 10 years.

Employing any person under 18 years as domestic help outside his home or family environment is a crime that attracts 5 years imprisonment.

Anybody who has sexual intercourse with a child less than 18 years will be convicted to imprisonment for life.

Exposing or involving a child in the use of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances is an offence liable to life imprisonment.

Every form of child abuse is a serious offence that is punishable by the law. Every child has the right to be free from every form of abuse.

Report any cases of child abuse to the Nigerian Police, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), your state Ministry of Women and Children Affairs or any NGO (Non-governmental Organisation) that advocates for the rights of children. If you notice any form of child abuse and you do not report, you are as guilty as the person committing the crime. Let’s join our hands to make the world a better place for children to live and grow.

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The Centre for Total Child Development, Ibadan cordially invites you to her 2021 ANNUAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION CONFERENCE and the Child Development in Nigeria Merit Award

THEME: Protecting Children, Promoting Healthy Families and Preserving Communities

FEATURES: Plenary Sessions | Workshops | Skill Seminars | Walk Against Child Abuse | Inter-School Child Abuse Awareness Competition | Award Presentations & Prize Giving

DATE: 19th November, 2021

VENUE: Oyesina Hall, Oke Bola, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

TIME: 9.00am prompt

PARTICIPANT: Students in secondary schools, voluntary organisations, religious institutions and orphanage homes, teachers, parents, children workers, and other stakeholders

ATTENDANCE: Attendance is FREE but registration is a MUST. To register please call/sms/whatsapp: 08180495451 or send email to emailtotalchild@gmail.com

SPONSORS & VOLUNTEERS ARE WELCOME

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 to the children and young people coming for the Conference.
2. Resource Partner: Donate academic materials, products and other gift items to be given freely to the children and young people coming for the conference. You can also donate materials, equipment and facilities to support our cause.
3. Financial Partner: Donate fund to help us execute this Conference

Special thanks to those supporting us:
* In Service of Humanity Foundation, Lagos - @isohfoundation
* Onus Communications, Ibadan - @onuscommunications

For more information please contact:

CENTRE FOR TOTAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT
18, Anfani Road, Off Ring Road, Challenge, Ibadan
www.facebook.com/totalchilddev
www.instagram.com/totalchildev
Tel: 08180495451; 08101809463

GUIDELINES FOR THE 2021 CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS DEBATE

TOPIC: WHERE DOES CHILD ABUSE OCCUR MOST: AT HOME OR AT SCHOOL?

DATE: THURSDAY 11TH NOVEMBER, 2021

VENUE: CTCD RADIO, NO. 18, ANFANI ROAD, OFF RING ROAD, IBADAN

GUIDELINES

1. The first speaker on the “at home” team introduce the topic and presents arguments in support of child abuse occurring mostly at home (3 – 5 minutes)

2. The first speaker on the “at school” team introduce the topic and presents arguments in support of child abuse occurring mostly at school (3 – 5 minutes)

3. The second speaker on the “at home” team presents further arguments in support of child abuse occurring mostly at home (3 – 5 minutes)

4. The second speaker on the “at school” team presents further arguments in support of child abuse occurring mostly at school (3 - 5 minutes)

5. SHORT RECESS FOR TEAMS TO PREPARE FOR REBUTTALS (5 MINUTES)

6. The “at school” team begins with the rebuttal, attempting to defend the arguments in support of child abuse occurring mostly at school, and to defeat the arguments that child abuse occurs mostly at home without adding any new information (3 - 5 minutes)

7. The “at home” team begins with the rebuttal, attempting to defend the arguments in support of child abuse occurring mostly at home, and to defeat the arguments that child abuse occurs mostly at school without adding any new information (3 - 5 minutes)

8. Each team gets a second rebuttal for closing statements with the home team having the last opportunity to speak (3 – 5 minutes each)

NOTE: Speakers should endeavor to back up their arguments or points with practical examples and or statistical reports. This carries more marks.

For more information please contact:
MR CYRIL ISI – 08180495451; 08101809463

DAY 20 OF THE 30 DAYS CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
In commemoration of the World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse – November 19
Brought to you by the Centre for Total Child Development (CTCD)

CHILD MARRIAGE AS A FORM OF CHILD ABUSE

According to UNICEF, child marriage refers to any formal marriage or informal union between a child under the age of 18 and an adult or another child. While the prevalence of child marriage has decreased worldwide from one in four girls a decade ago to approximately one in five today, the practice remains widespread. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals call for global action to end this human rights violation by 2030. More than a third of girls in Nigeria end up in child marriages, and with 22 million married before the age of 18, the nation has the highest number of child brides in Africa.

Child marriage affects and violates the fundamental rights of women and girls. It is often the result of entrenched gender inequality, making girls disproportionately affected by the practice. In Nigeria, early marriage is a widespread practice. There is an unfounded belief that when a girl is married off early, she does not have the opportunity to become promiscuous. This places a heavy societal burden on young girls and the reality is different.

It is also believed among Muslims in most parts of northern Nigeria that it is permissible for a man to marry a child as young as 9 years, as long as sexual relations with her is postponed until she has attained puberty. However, it is clearly seen in the Northern parts of Nigeria that child brides are usually forced to have sexual intercourse with their spouses as soon as they are married, and many get pregnant in their first year of marriage. These early pregnancies often lead to Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) or Rector Vaginal Fistula obstetric fistula as these young girls are giving birth at a very tender age when their bodies are not physically able to deliver a fetus. The pregnancy also puts them at a greater risk of sexually transmitted diseases, HIV/AIDS, human papilloma virus (HPV) and domestic violence. This practice is detrimental to the well-being of the girl-child and is prevalent in several other countries in Africa, as well as Nigeria.

Even though early marriage is prevalent in Nigeria, Northern Nigeria has some of the highest rates of early marriages in the world where 39% of girls are married off before the age of 18 and 16% are married before they turn 15 years old. However, according to Save the Children, the number of Nigerian girls that are married before their 18th birthday is as high as 58.2%. The prevalence of child marriage varies widely across the country, but figures are as high as 76% in the North West region, compared with 10% in the South East.

The Impact of Child Marriage on MNCH outcomes

According to the UN, complications from pregnancy and childbirth are the leading cause of death for girls aged 15–19 years in developing countries. Stillbirths and newborn deaths are 50% higher among mothers under 20, compared to women who get pregnant in their 20s.

Maternal and child mortality are some of the implications of early marriage, as a result of the increased likelihood of early pregnancy. A WHO report shows that child marriage and adolescent pregnancy are essentially linked to 90% of adolescent births in the developing world.

When a girl child is married off, the health of her children suffers too. The children of child brides are at a substantially greater risk of illnesses and deaths. Furthermore, stillbirths and newborn deaths are 50% higher in mothers under the age of 20 than in women who give birth when they are in their mid to late 20s or older.

A call to reclaim girlhood and provide services for girls affected by child marriage

Reducing child marriage will help improve the health of millions of girls and women. In spite of this, few health services are tailored to the particular needs and circumstances of child brides, who are hard to reach and are often unaware that services are in place to support them. It is critical for maternal health and family planning programmes to reach adolescent girls, including married girls, and tailor services to their needs.

Health services can also be an entry point to other services, such as formal and informal education, skills-building and income-generating activities, which can provide married girls with life-changing opportunities.

Ending child marriage requires strategies for girls’ empowerment, social and cultural norms change, legal reform, and policy action. The Child Rights Act of 2003, later renamed the Child Right Protection Law, set the national legal minimum age of marriage at 18 years, but it is yet to be effectively domesticated. There are 10 states that have yet to pass the bill and agree on the minimum age of marriage. These states include Yobe, Bauchi, Kano, Sokoto, Adamawa, Borno, Zamfara, Jigawa, Kebbi and Gombe State. There is a need to advocate to these states to domesticate the Act in order to protect Nigeria’s children.

In addition to the Child Right Protection Law, Nigeria at the national and sub-national level must fast-track the implementation of the Universal Basic Education Act, with special emphasis on girl education. Programmes at the local level are needed to promote change in attitudes and practices, including programmes that offer life skills, literacy, health information and social support.

To put an end to child marriage, we must focus on providing free universal access to primary education, working with community heads to sensitise their communities on the importance of sending children to school, with an emphasis on the girl child. We must also:
(a) raise awareness on the dangers of child marriage and the health risks
(b) educate girls, ensuring that they are able to stay in school until they reach 18 years
(C) continue to sensitise parents, religious and community leaders on the need to protect the rights of children
(d) support adolescent girls who are married with opportunities to complete their education
(e) provide opportunities for young girls to acquire skills that would enable them to be economically empowered.

The government should implement a policy that enables girls who become pregnant while at school to continue their education after giving birth. Different and flexible education models would need to be explored that take into account the individual circumstances of the adolescent mothers, including community schooling, bringing the educational opportunities closer to the young girl’s homes. Working with legislators to raise the minimum age of marriage to 18 years and providing youth-friendly health services would help to reduce the school dropout rate for girls and enable them to make informed choices about their reproductive health.

Nigeria’s future cannot be imagined without healthy, productive, educated girls and women. We must continue to do what we can to protect the girl-child, her dreams and aspirations, and her right to make decisions that empower her to have a brighter future.

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If you know any child that is going through any form of child abuse please help the child to get help by reporting the abuse to the appropriate authority. CHILD ABUSE is all forms of physical and/or emotional maltreatment, sexual abuse, neglect, commercial or other exploitation of a child resulting in actual or potential harm to the child’s health, survival, development or dignity.

In all actions concerning the child, his or her best interest and well-being must be given paramount consideration.

The use of a child for the purpose of begging for alms, prostitution, domestic or sexual labour, as a slave or practices similar to slavery, forced or compulsory labour or for any purpose that deprives the child of the opportunity to attend and remain in school is a crime and it attracts imprisonment for a term of 10 years.

Employing any person under 18 years as domestic help outside his home or family environment is a crime that attracts 5 years imprisonment.

Anybody who has sexual intercourse with a child less than 18 years will be convicted to imprisonment for life.

Exposing or involving a child in the use of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances is an offence liable to life imprisonment.

Every form of child abuse is a serious offence that is punishable by the law. Every child has the right to be free from every form of abuse.

Report any cases of child abuse to the Nigerian Police, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), your state Ministry of Women and Children Affairs or any NGO (Non-governmental Organisation) that advocates for the rights of children. If you notice any form of child abuse and you do not report, you are as guilty as the person committing the crime. Let’s join our hands to make the world a better place for children to live and grow.

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The Centre for Total Child Development, Ibadan cordially invites you to her 2021 ANNUAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION CONFERENCE and the Child Development in Nigeria Merit Award

THEME: Protecting Children, Promoting Healthy Families and Preserving Communities

FEATURES: Plenary Sessions | Workshops | Skill Seminars | Walk Against Child Abuse | Inter-School Child Abuse Awareness Competition | Award Presentations & Prize Giving

DATE: 19th November, 2021

VENUE: Oyesina Hall, Oke Bola, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

TIME: 9.00am prompt

PARTICIPANT: Students in secondary schools, voluntary organisations, religious institutions and orphanage homes, teachers, parents, children workers, and other stakeholders

ATTENDANCE: Attendance is FREE but registration is a MUST. To register please call/sms/whatsapp: 08180495451 or send email to emailtotalchild@gmail.com

SPONSORS & VOLUNTEERS ARE WELCOME

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 to the children and young people coming for the Conference.
2. Resource Partner: Donate academic materials, products and other gift items to be given freely to the children and young people coming for the conference. You can also donate materials, equipment and facilities to support our cause.
3. Financial Partner: Donate fund to help us execute this Conference

Special thanks to those supporting us:
* In Service of Humanity Foundation, Lagos - @isohfoundation
* Onus Communications, Ibadan - @onuscommunications

For more information please contact:

CENTRE FOR TOTAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT
18, Anfani Road, Off Ring Road, Challenge, Ibadan
www.facebook.com/totalchilddev
www.instagram.com/totalchildev
Tel: 08180495451; 08101809463

DAY 19 OF THE 30 DAYS CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
In commemoration of the World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse – November 19
Brought to you by the Centre for Total Child Development (CTCD)

FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION AS A FORM OF CHILD ABUSE

What is female genital mutilation?

Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a procedure performed on a woman or girl to alter or injure her Instruments for non-medical reasons. It most often involves the partial or total removal of her external Instruments. FGM is a violation of girls’ and women’s fundamental human rights. It is a form of child abuse against the girl child.

Why is it practiced?

In many of the countries where FGM is performed, it is a deeply entrenched social norm rooted in gender inequality where violence against girls and women is socially acceptable. The reasons behind the practice vary. In some cases, it is seen as a rite of passage into womanhood, while others see it as a way to suppress a woman’s sexuality. Many communities practice genital mutilation in the belief that it will ensure a girl's future marriage or family honour. Some associate it with religious beliefs, although no religious scriptures require it.

Why is female genital mutilation a risk for girls and women?

FGM has no health benefits and often leads to long-term physical and psychological consequences. Medical complications can include severe pain, prolonged bleeding, infection, infertility and even death. It can also lead to increased risk of HIV transmission. Women who have undergone genital mutilation can experience complications during childbirth, including postpartum haemorrhage, stillbirth and early neonatal death. Psychological impacts can range from a girl losing trust in her caregivers to longer-term feelings of anxiety and depression as a woman.

How prevalent is female genital mutilation?

While the exact number of girls and women worldwide who have undergone FGM remains unknown, at least 200 million girls and women aged 15–49 from 31 countries have been subjected to the practice.
There has been significant progress made in eliminating the practice in the past 30 years. Young girls in many countries today are at much lower risk of being subjected to FGM than their mothers and grandmothers were in the past.

However, progress is not universal or fast enough. In some countries, the practice remains as common today as it was three decades ago. Over 90 per cent of women and girls in Guinea and Somalia undergo some form of genital mutilation or cutting. Progress to end FGM needs to be at least 10 times faster if the practice is to be eliminated by 2030.

FGM is widespread in Nigeria. Some sociocultural determinants have been identified as supporting this avoidable practice. FGM is still deeply entrenched in the Nigerian society where critical decision makers are grandmothers, mothers, women, opinion leaders, men and age groups. FGM is an extreme example of discrimination based on sex. Often used as a way to control women's sexuality, the practice is closely associated with girls’ marriageability. Mothers chose to subject their daughters to the practice to protect them from being ostracized, beaten, shunned, or disgraced. FGM was traditionally the specialization of traditional leaders’ traditional birth attendants or members of the community known for the trade. There is, however, the phenomenon of “medicalization” which has introduced modern health practitioners and community health workers into the trade. The WHO is strongly against this medicalization and has advised that neither FGM must be institutionalized nor should any form of FGM be performed by any health professional in any setting, including hospitals or in the home setting.

How is the practice evolving?
In many countries, FGM is increasingly carried out by trained health care professionals – in violation of the Hippocratic Oath to “do no harm”. Around 1 in 3 adolescent girls (15-19 years) who have undergone FGM were cut by health personnel. Medicalizing the practice does not make it safer, as it still removes and damages healthy and normal tissue and interferes with the natural functions of girls’ and women’s bodies.

In some communities, the practice has been driven underground rather than ended, leading to girls being subjected to cutting at younger ages amidst greater secrecy. Opposition to the practice is building though. In countries affected by FGM, 7 in 10 girls and women think the practice should end. In the last two decades, the proportion of girls and women in these countries who want the practice to stop has doubled.

Negative effect of female genital mutilation

The harm FGM causes to girls’ and women’s health is manifold.

1. FGM is a serious injury that can be deadly: When girls are cut, they face the immediate risk of haemorrhage, shock, serious injury, a range of infections – and even death, when haemorrhage or infection are especially severe.

2. FGM performed by medical practitioners is never safe or beneficial: In some places, FGM may be performed by health care providers – community health workers, midwives, nurses or doctors. It may even be offered to new parents as part of a standard package of care for newborn girls. Medicalized FGM may or may not ensure a sterile environment or use of anaesthetic. That does not make it safe or beneficial for girls, however. It remains a grievous injury with a host of serious short- and long-term health risks – and no medical justification.

3. FGM can cause a lifetime of serious health problems and pain: Girls and women who undergo FGM often experience long-term health consequences including scarring, cysts, abcesses and other tissue damage, infertility, and increased susceptibility to infections. They may experience difficulty and pain when they menstruate, urinate or have sexual intercourse. Women who have undergone infibulation – where the labia are cut and sewn together to drastically narrow the vaginal opening – have to be cut open again to enable sexual intercourse and childbirth. And some who experience urinary retention, a common side effect of infibulation, have likened the excruciating pain they feel every time they urinate to the feeling of salt being rubbed into an open wound.

4. FGM can cause life-threatening childbirth complications: FGM can cause serious and even life-threatening complications during childbirth. Scar tissue may not stretch enough to accommodate a newborn, making delivery even more painful than is usual, and making it more likely that the woman will need a Caesarean section or other emergency interventions. The risk of prolonged, obstructed labour is heightened for women who have undergone FGM. Without timely medical intervention, obstructed labour can cause debilitating obstetric fistula and also puts mother and baby at risk of dying. Women who experienced infibulation – whose scars had to be cut open to enable sexual intercourse, and now again for them to give birth – face the greatest risks of prolonged and obstructed labour.

5. FGM can have lasting consequences for girls’ and women’s mental health: The psychological impact of FGM can be devastating and long-lasting. Girls may feel deeply betrayed by the parents who insisted they be subjected to FGM. And over the long term, FGM can leave serious psychological scars. Girls and women who experienced it may suffer anxiety, depression, memory loss, sleep disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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If you know any child that is going through any form of child abuse please help the child to get help by reporting the abuse to the appropriate authority. CHILD ABUSE is all forms of physical and/or emotional maltreatment, sexual abuse, neglect, commercial or other exploitation of a child resulting in actual or potential harm to the child’s health, survival, development or dignity.

In all actions concerning the child, his or her best interest and well-being must be given paramount consideration.

The use of a child for the purpose of begging for alms, prostitution, domestic or sexual labour, as a slave or practices similar to slavery, forced or compulsory labour or for any purpose that deprives the child of the opportunity to attend and remain in school is a crime and it attracts imprisonment for a term of 10 years.

Employing any person under 18 years as domestic help outside his home or family environment is a crime that attracts 5 years imprisonment.

Anybody who has sexual intercourse with a child less than 18 years will be convicted to imprisonment for life.

Exposing or involving a child in the use of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances is an offence liable to life imprisonment.

Every form of child abuse is a serious offence that is punishable by the law. Every child has the right to be free from every form of abuse.

Report any cases of child abuse to the Nigerian Police, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), your state Ministry of Women and Children Affairs or any NGO (Non-governmental Organisation) that advocates for the rights of children. If you notice any form of child abuse and you do not report, you are as guilty as the person committing the crime. Let’s join our hands to make the world a better place for children to live and grow.

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The Centre for Total Child Development, Ibadan cordially invites you to her 2021 ANNUAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION CONFERENCE and the Child Development in Nigeria Merit Award

THEME: Protecting Children, Promoting Healthy Families and Preserving Communities

FEATURES: Plenary Sessions | Workshops | Skill Seminars | Walk Against Child Abuse | Inter-School Child Abuse Awareness Competition | Award Presentations & Prize Giving

DATE: 19th November, 2021

VENUE: Oyesina Hall, Oke Bola, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

TIME: 9.00am prompt

PARTICIPANT: Students in secondary schools, voluntary organisations, religious institutions and orphanage homes, teachers, parents, children workers, and other stakeholders

ATTENDANCE: Attendance is FREE but registration is a MUST. To register please call/sms/whatsapp: 08180495451 or send email to emailtotalchild@gmail.com

SPONSORS & VOLUNTEERS ARE WELCOME

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 to the children and young people coming for the Conference.
2. Resource Partner: Donate academic materials, products and other gift items to be given freely to the children and young people coming for the conference. You can also donate materials, equipment and facilities to support our cause.
3. Financial Partner: Donate fund to help us execute this Conference

Special thanks to those supporting us:
* In Service of Humanity Foundation, Lagos - @isohfoundation
* Onus Communications, Ibadan - @onuscommunications

For more information please contact:

CENTRE FOR TOTAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT
18, Anfani Road, Off Ring Road, Challenge, Ibadan
www.facebook.com/totalchilddev
www.instagram.com/totalchildev
Tel: 08180495451; 08101809463

DAY 18 OF THE 30 DAYS CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
In commemoration of the World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse – November 19
Brought to you by the Centre for Total Child Development (CTCD)

TIPS TO HELP YOU KEEP YOUR CHILDREN SAFE FROM SEXUAL ABUSE

Sexual abuse can happen to children of any race, socioeconomic group, religion or culture. There is no foolproof way to protect children from sexual abuse, but there are steps you can take to reduce this risk. If something happens to your child, remember that the perpetrator is to blame—not you and especially not the child. When it comes to sexual abuse, prevention is the key. So, what can parents do to prevent child sexual abuse? Here are some tips that will help you keep your children safe.

* Talk about body parts early: Name body parts and talk about them very early. Use proper names for body parts, or at least teach your child what the actual words are for their body parts. Feeling comfortable using these words and knowing what they mean can help a child talk clearly if something inappropriate has happened.

* Teach them that some body parts are private: Tell your child that their private parts are called private because they are not for everyone to see. Explain that mommy and daddy can see them naked, but people outside of the home should only see them with their clothes on. Explain how their doctor can see them without their clothes because mommy and daddy are there with them and the doctor is checking their body. Private parts include:
* For males: Penis, scrotum, buttocks, anus, perineum, mous pubis and groin
* For females: Vulva, vagina, breast, buttocks, anus, perineum, mous pubis and groin

* Teach your child body boundaries: Tell your child matter-of-factly that no one should touch their private parts and that no one should ask them to touch somebody else's private parts. Parents will often forget the second part of this sentence. Sexual abuse often begins with the perpetrator asking the child to touch them or someone else.

* Tell your child that body secrets are not okay: Most perpetrators will tell the child to keep the abuse a secret. This can be done in a friendly way, such as, “I love playing with you, but if you tell anyone else what we played they won't let me come over again.” Or it can be a threat: “This is our secret. If you tell anyone I will tell them it was your idea and you will get in big trouble!” Tell your kids that no matter what anyone tells them, body secrets are not okay and they should always tell you if someone tries to make them keep a body secret.

* Tell your child that no one should take pictures of their private parts: This one is often missed by parents. There is a whole sick world out there of pedophiles who love to take and trade pictures of naked children online. This is an epidemic and it puts your child at risk. Tell your kids that no one should ever take pictures of their private parts.

* Teach your child how to get out of scary or uncomfortable situations: Some children are uncomfortable with telling people “no”— especially older peers or adults. Tell them that it's okay to tell an adult they have to leave, if something that feels wrong is happening, and help give them words to get out of uncomfortable situations. Tell your child that if someone wants to see or touch private parts they can tell them that they need to leave to go potty.

* Have a code word your children can use when they feel unsafe or want to be picked up: As children get a little bit older, you can give them a code word that they can use when they are feeling unsafe. This can be used at home, when there are guests in the house or when they are on a play date or a sleepover.

* Tell your children they will never be in trouble if they tell you a body secret: Children often tell me that they didn't say anything because they thought they would get in trouble, too. This fear is often used by the perpetrator. Tell your child that no matter what happens, when they tell you anything about body safety or body secrets they will NEVER get in trouble.

* Tell your child that a body touch might tickle or feel good: Many parents and books talk about “good touch and bad touch,” but this can be confusing because often these touches do not hurt or feel bad. I prefer the term “secret touch,” as it is a more accurate depiction of what might happen. They should avoid close body contact with people. They should not allow adults to make them sit on their laps. Tight and long body hugging is a not okay most especially from adult of the opposite sex. Side hugging and very brief hugging is ideal.

* Tell your child that these rules apply even with people they know and even with another child: This is an important point to discuss with your child. When you ask a young child what a “bad guy” looks like they will most likely describe a cartoonish villain. You can say something like, “Mommy and daddy might touch your private parts when we are cleaning you or if you need cream — but no one else should touch you there. Not friends, not aunts or uncles, not teachers or coaches. Even if you like them or think they are in charge, they should still not touch your private parts.”

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If you know any child that is going through any form of child abuse please help the child to get help by reporting the abuse to the appropriate authority. CHILD ABUSE is all forms of physical and/or emotional maltreatment, sexual abuse, neglect, commercial or other exploitation of a child resulting in actual or potential harm to the child’s health, survival, development or dignity.

In all actions concerning the child, his or her best interest and well-being must be given paramount consideration.

The use of a child for the purpose of begging for alms, prostitution, domestic or sexual labour, as a slave or practices similar to slavery, forced or compulsory labour or for any purpose that deprives the child of the opportunity to attend and remain in school is a crime and it attracts imprisonment for a term of 10 years.

Employing any person under 18 years as domestic help outside his home or family environment is a crime that attracts 5 years imprisonment.

Anybody who has sexual intercourse with a child less than 18 years will be convicted to imprisonment for life.

Exposing or involving a child in the use of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances is an offence liable to life imprisonment.

Every form of child abuse is a serious offence that is punishable by the law. Every child has the right to be free from every form of abuse.

Report any cases of child abuse to the Nigerian Police, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), your state Ministry of Women and Children Affairs or any NGO (Non-governmental Organisation) that advocates for the rights of children. If you notice any form of child abuse and you do not report, you are as guilty as the person committing the crime. Let’s join our hands to make the world a better place for children to live and grow.

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The Centre for Total Child Development, Ibadan cordially invites you to her 2021 ANNUAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION CONFERENCE and the Child Development in Nigeria Merit Award

THEME: Protecting Children, Promoting Healthy Families and Preserving Communities

FEATURES: Plenary Sessions | Workshops | Skill Seminars | Walk Against Child Abuse | Inter-School Child Abuse Awareness Competition | Award Presentations & Prize Giving

DATE: 19th November, 2021

VENUE: Oyesina Hall, Oke Bola, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

TIME: 9.00am prompt

PARTICIPANT: Students in secondary schools, voluntary organisations, religious institutions and orphanage homes, teachers, parents, children workers, and other stakeholders

ATTENDANCE: Attendance is FREE but registration is a MUST. To register please call/sms/whatsapp: 08180495451 or send email to emailtotalchild@gmail.com

SPONSORS & VOLUNTEERS ARE WELCOME

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 to the children and young people coming for the Conference.
2. Resource Partner: Donate academic materials, products and other gift items to be given freely to the children and young people coming for the conference. You can also donate materials, equipment and facilities to support our cause.
3. Financial Partner: Donate fund to help us execute this Conference

Special thanks to those supporting us:
* In Service of Humanity Foundation, Lagos - @isohfoundation
* Onus Communications, Ibadan - @onuscommunications

For more information please contact:

CENTRE FOR TOTAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT
18, Anfani Road, Off Ring Road, Challenge, Ibadan
www.facebook.com/totalchilddev
www.instagram.com/totalchildev
Tel: 08180495451; 08101809463

DAY 17 OF THE 30 DAYS CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
In commemoration of the World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse – November 19
Brought to you by the Centre for Total Child Development (CTCD)

PERSONAL SAFETY RULES TO HELP A CHILD PREVENT CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE

Parents should teach their kids these personal safety rules to help them prevent child sexual abuse and molestation. Remember prevention is far better than cure. Start teaching them these rules as early as age 2. And keep repeating and emphasizing it until they reach 18 years old.

RULE NO. 1: It is NEVER alright for someone to TOUCH, LOOK or TALK about your private body parts except to keep them clean and healthy.

RULE NO. 2: It is NEVER alright for someone older or bigger or even your age mate to ask you to TOUCH, LOOK or TALK about their private body part.

RULE NO. 3: If someone tries to break these rules, say “NO” and RUN AWAY.

RULE NO. 4: Tell someone you trust and keep telling until you get the necessary help. Even if the person threatens to kill or harm you if you report, make sure you report and keep reporting until you get help.

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If you know any child that is going through any form of child abuse please help the child to get help by reporting the abuse to the appropriate authority. CHILD ABUSE is all forms of physical and/or emotional maltreatment, sexual abuse, neglect, commercial or other exploitation of a child resulting in actual or potential harm to the child’s health, survival, development or dignity.

In all actions concerning the child, his or her best interest and well-being must be given paramount consideration.

The use of a child for the purpose of begging for alms, prostitution, domestic or sexual labour, as a slave or practices similar to slavery, forced or compulsory labour or for any purpose that deprives the child of the opportunity to attend and remain in school is a crime and it attracts imprisonment for a term of 10 years.

Employing any person under 18 years as domestic help outside his home or family environment is a crime that attracts 5 years imprisonment.

Anybody who has sexual intercourse with a child less than 18 years will be convicted to imprisonment for life.

Exposing or involving a child in the use of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances is an offence liable to life imprisonment.

Every form of child abuse is a serious offence that is punishable by the law. Every child has the right to be free from every form of abuse.

Report any cases of child abuse to the Nigerian Police, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), your state Ministry of Women and Children Affairs or any NGO (Non-governmental Organisation) that advocates for the rights of children. If you notice any form of child abuse and you do not report, you are as guilty as the person committing the crime. Let’s join our hands to make the world a better place for children to live and grow.

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The Centre for Total Child Development, Ibadan cordially invites you to her 2021 ANNUAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION CONFERENCE and the Child Development in Nigeria Merit Award

THEME: Protecting Children, Promoting Healthy Families and Preserving Communities

FEATURES: Plenary Sessions | Workshops | Skill Seminars | Walk Against Child Abuse | Inter-School Child Abuse Awareness Competition | Award Presentations & Prize Giving

DATE: 19th November, 2021

VENUE: Oyesina Hall, Oke Bola, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

TIME: 9.00am prompt

PARTICIPANT: Students in secondary schools, voluntary organisations, religious institutions and orphanage homes, teachers, parents, children workers, and other stakeholders

ATTENDANCE: Attendance is FREE but registration is a MUST. To register please call/sms/whatsapp: 08180495451 or send email to emailtotalchild@gmail.com

SPONSORS & VOLUNTEERS ARE WELCOME

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 to the children and young people coming for the Conference.
2. Resource Partner: Donate academic materials, products and other gift items to be given freely to the children and young people coming for the conference. You can also donate materials, equipment and facilities to support our cause.
3. Financial Partner: Donate fund to help us execute this Conference

Special thanks to those supporting us:
* In Service of Humanity Foundation, Lagos - @isohfoundation
* Onus Communications, Ibadan - @onuscommunications

For more information please contact:

CENTRE FOR TOTAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT
18, Anfani Road, Off Ring Road, Challenge, Ibadan
www.facebook.com/totalchilddev
www.instagram.com/totalchildev
Tel: 08180495451; 08101809463

DAY 16 OF THE 30 DAYS CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
In commemoration of the World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse – November 19
Brought to you by the Centre for Total Child Development (CTCD)

WHY CHILDREN DON'T TELL ADULT WHEN THEY ARE SEXUALLY ABUSED

Children often cannot tell about a sexual abuse problem because of the fear of:

• Remembering: Children often cope with their abuse by pushing it so far back in their minds that they “forget”. To remember means to feel hurt again.

• Loss of love: Children often worry that their parents or friends will not love them once they know about their abuse, because now they are “dirty.” This is often because children will take responsibility for their abuse. Children also often fear separation from their families because of the telling.

• Shame and guilt: Children either know or can sense that their sexual experiences with an adult are wrong. By telling someone and acknowledging that this happened, they tend to fear the shame of the abuse. Older children will experience more sense of guilt than younger children.

• Blame: Children fear that they will be blamed for the sexual touches, that they somehow wanted it. Adults tend to be believed over children, and offenders often state that the child “asked” for the sexual touch. Children ask for affection and attention, which is their right. However they do not ask for sex, for which they cannot have the appropriate context for consent.

• Harm: Offender often maintains control over their victims by threatening harm to them or their families if they tell. Children are then burdened with the inappropriate responsibility of keeping their families safe.

• Parents: Most parents have not taken their time to properly teach their children age appropriate sex education. When a child is properly informed about child sexual abuse, good and bad touch, body boundaries and how and whom to report an abuse to, that child will speak up whenever an abuse occur or wants to occur.

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If you know any child that is going through any form of child abuse please help the child to get help by reporting the abuse to the appropriate authority. CHILD ABUSE is all forms of physical and/or emotional maltreatment, sexual abuse, neglect, commercial or other exploitation of a child resulting in actual or potential harm to the child’s health, survival, development or dignity.

In all actions concerning the child, his or her best interest and well-being must be given paramount consideration.

The use of a child for the purpose of begging for alms, prostitution, domestic or sexual labour, as a slave or practices similar to slavery, forced or compulsory labour or for any purpose that deprives the child of the opportunity to attend and remain in school is a crime and it attracts imprisonment for a term of 10 years.

Employing any person under 18 years as domestic help outside his home or family environment is a crime that attracts 5 years imprisonment.

Anybody who has sexual intercourse with a child less than 18 years will be convicted to imprisonment for life.

Exposing or involving a child in the use of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances is an offence liable to life imprisonment.

Every form of child abuse is a serious offence that is punishable by the law. Every child has the right to be free from every form of abuse.

Report any cases of child abuse to the Nigerian Police, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), your state Ministry of Women and Children Affairs or any NGO (Non-governmental Organisation) that advocates for the rights of children. If you notice any form of child abuse and you do not report, you are as guilty as the person committing the crime. Let’s join our hands to make the world a better place for children to live and grow.

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The Centre for Total Child Development, Ibadan cordially invites you to her 2021 ANNUAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION CONFERENCE and the Child Development in Nigeria Merit Award

THEME: Protecting Children, Promoting Healthy Families and Preserving Communities

FEATURES: Plenary Sessions | Workshops | Skill Seminars | Walk Against Child Abuse | Inter-School Child Abuse Awareness Competition | Award Presentations & Prize Giving

DATE: 19th November, 2021

VENUE: Oyesina Hall, Oke Bola, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

TIME: 9.00am prompt

PARTICIPANT: Students in secondary schools, voluntary organisations, religious institutions and orphanage homes, teachers, parents, children workers, and other stakeholders

ATTENDANCE: Attendance is FREE but registration is a MUST. To register please call/sms/whatsapp: 08180495451 or send email to emailtotalchild@gmail.com

SPONSORS & VOLUNTEERS ARE WELCOME

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 to the children and young people coming for the Conference.
2. Resource Partner: Donate academic materials, products and other gift items to be given freely to the children and young people coming for the conference. You can also donate materials, equipment and facilities to support our cause.
3. Financial Partner: Donate fund to help us execute this Conference

Special thanks to those supporting us:
* In Service of Humanity Foundation, Lagos - @isohfoundation
* Onus Communications, Ibadan - @onuscommunications

For more information please contact:

CENTRE FOR TOTAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT
18, Anfani Road, Off Ring Road, Challenge, Ibadan
www.facebook.com/totalchilddev
www.instagram.com/totalchildev
Tel: 08180495451; 08101809463

DAY 15 OF THE 30 DAYS CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
In commemoration of the World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse – November 19
Brought to you by the Centre for Total Child Development (CTCD)

CONSEQUENCES OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE

Sexual assault in childhood impacts not only the victim, but also the victim’s family and friends as well as society as a whole. In this regard, sexual assault is a public health problem that concerns everyone. Sexual assault has numerous potential consequences that can last a lifetime and span generations, with serious adverse effects on health, education, employment, crime, and the economic well-being of individuals, families, communities and societies.

There does not appear to be a specific pattern of consequences from sexual abuse experienced in childhood. In fact, the sequelae, or after-effects, of childhood sexual abuse vary from one child to the next. Victims of child sexual abuse can face immediate psychological consequences as well as chronic effects that can impact their adjustment throughout their development.

What are the immediate consequences of child sexual abuse?

1. Emotional and mental health problems are often the first consequence and sign of child sexual abuse. Children who are sexually abused are at significantly greater risk for later post traumatic stress and other anxiety symptoms, depression and suicide attempts. These psychological problems can lead to significant disruptions in normal development and often have a lasting impact, leading to dysfunction and distress well into adulthood. Behavioural problems include physical aggression, non-compliance, and oppositionality occur frequently among sexually abused children and adolescents. Child sexual abuse has been linked to higher levels of risk behaviours.

2. Sexual behaviour problems and over-sexualised behaviour are a very common consequence of child sexual abuse. Age-inappropriate behaviour can be a very important and telling sign that abuse is occurring. Children who have been sexually abused have over three times as many sexual behaviour problems as children who have not been sexually abused. Victims of child sexual abuse are more likely to be sexually promiscuous

3. Academic problems in childhood are a common symptom of sexual abuse. Sexually abused children tended to perform lower on psychometric tests measuring cognitive ability, academic achievement and memory assessments when compared to same-age non-sexually abused cohorts. Studies indicate that sexual abuse exposure among children and adolescents is associated with the high school absentee rates, more grade retention, increased need for special education services and difficulty with school adaption. A history of child sexual abuse significantly increase the chance of dropping out of school.

4. Substance abuse problems beginning in childhood or adolescence are some of the most common consequences of child sexual abuse. A number of studies have found that adolescents with a history of child sexual abuse demonstrate a three to fourfold increase in rates of substance abuse/dependence. Drug abuse is more common than alcohol abuse for adolescent child sexual abuse victims.

5. Delinquency and crime, often stemming from substance abuse, are more prevalent in adolescents with a history of child sexual abuse. Adolescents who were sexually abused have a 3 to 5-fold risk of delinquency. Behavioural problems, including physical aggression, non-compliance, and oppositionality occur frequently among sexually abused children and adolescents. These emotional and behavioural difficulties can lead to delinquency, poor school performance and dropping out of school. Adolescent that reported victimization (i.e sexual abuse or physical abuse) were more likely to be arrested than their non-abused peers. Sexually abused children were nearly twice as likely to run away from home.

6. The risk of teen pregnancy is much higher for girls with a history of child sexual abuse. The increased risk for pregnancy at a young age is likely due to over-sexualized behaviour, another common consequence of child sexual abuse. 45% of pregnant teens report a history of child sexual abuse. Males who are sexually abused are more likely than their non-abused peers to impregnate a teen. In fact, several studies indicate that the sexual abuse of boys is a stronger risk factor for teen pregnancy than the sexual abuse of girls. Most sexual abuse incidents reported by pregnant teens occurred well before the incident that resulted in pregnancy. Only 11 to 13% of pregnant girls with a history of child sexual abuse reported that they had become pregnant as a direct result of this abuse.

What are the long-term consequences of child sexual abuse?

1. Substance abuse problems are a common consequence for adult survivors of child sexual abuse. Female adult survivors of child sexual abuse are nearly three times more likely to report substance use problems. Male adult child sexual abuse victims are 2.6 times more likely to report substance use problems.

2. Mental health problems are a common long-term consequence of child sexual abuse. Adult women who were sexually abused as a child are more than twice as likely to suffer from depression as women who were not sexually abused. Adults with a history of child sexual abuse are more than twice as likely to report a suicide attempt. Females who are sexually abused are three times more likely to develop psychiatric disorders than females who are not sexually abused. Among male survivors, more than 70% seek psychological treatment for issues such as substance abuse, suicidal thoughts and attempted suicide.

3. Obesity and eating disorders are more common in women who have a history of child sexual abuse. Under 24 year-old women who were sexually abused as children were four times more likely than their non abused peers to be diagnosed with an eating disorder. Middle-aged women who were sexually abused as children were twice as likely to be obese when compared with their non-abused peers.

4. Child sexual abuse is also associated with physical health problems in adulthood. It is theorized that this is a consequence of the substance abuse, mental health issues and other consequences that survivors of child sexual abuse face. Adult survivors of child sexual abuse are at greater risk of a wide range of conditions that are non-life threatening and are potentially psychosomatic in nature. These include fibromyalgia, severe premenstrual syndrome, chronic headaches, irritable bowel syndrome and a wide range of reproductive and sexual health complaints, including excessive bleeding, amenorrhea, pain during intercourse and menstrual irregularity.

Not only do survivors of child sexual abuse have more minor health conditions, they are at greater risk for more serious conditions as well. Adults with a history of child sexual abuse are 30% more likely than their non-abused peers to have a serious medical condition such as diabetes, cancer, heart problems, stroke or hypertension. Male sexual abuse survivors have twice the HIV-infection rate of non-abused males. In a study of HIV infected 12 to 20 year olds, 41% reported a sexual abuse history.

5. Adult survivors of child sexual abuse are more likely to become involved in crime, both as a perpetrator and as a victim. This is likely a product of a higher risk for substance abuse problems and associated lifestyle factors. Males who have been sexually abused are more likely to violently victimize others.

Note: Although survivors of child sexual abuse are negatively impacted as a whole, it is important to realize that many individual survivors do not suffer these consequences. Child sexual abuse does not necessarily sentence a victim to an impaired life.

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If you know any child that is going through any form of child abuse please help the child to get help by reporting the abuse to the appropriate authority. CHILD ABUSE is all forms of physical and/or emotional maltreatment, sexual abuse, neglect, commercial or other exploitation of a child resulting in actual or potential harm to the child’s health, survival, development or dignity.

In all actions concerning the child, his or her best interest and well-being must be given paramount consideration.

The use of a child for the purpose of begging for alms, prostitution, domestic or sexual labour, as a slave or practices similar to slavery, forced or compulsory labour or for any purpose that deprives the child of the opportunity to attend and remain in school is a crime and it attracts imprisonment for a term of 10 years.

Employing any person under 18 years as domestic help outside his home or family environment is a crime that attracts 5 years imprisonment.

Anybody who has sexual intercourse with a child less than 18 years will be convicted to imprisonment for life.

Exposing or involving a child in the use of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances is an offence liable to life imprisonment.

Every form of child abuse is a serious offence that is punishable by the law. Every child has the right to be free from every form of abuse.

Report any cases of child abuse to the Nigerian Police, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), your state Ministry of Women and Children Affairs or any NGO (Non-governmental Organisation) that advocates for the rights of children. If you notice any form of child abuse and you do not report, you are as guilty as the person committing the crime. Let’s join our hands to make the world a better place for children to live and grow.

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The Centre for Total Child Development, Ibadan cordially invites you to her 2021 ANNUAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION CONFERENCE and the Child Development in Nigeria Merit Award

THEME: Protecting Children, Promoting Healthy Families and Preserving Communities

FEATURES: Plenary Sessions | Workshops | Skill Seminars | Walk Against Child Abuse | Inter-School Child Abuse Awareness Competition | Award Presentations & Prize Giving

DATE: 19th November, 2021

VENUE: Oyesina Hall, Oke Bola, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

TIME: 9.00am prompt

PARTICIPANT: Students in secondary schools, voluntary organisations, religious institutions and orphanage homes, teachers, parents, children workers, and other stakeholders

ATTENDANCE: Attendance is FREE but registration is a MUST. To register please call/sms/whatsapp: 08180495451 or send email to emailtotalchild@gmail.com

SPONSORS & VOLUNTEERS ARE WELCOME

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 to the children and young people coming for the Conference.
2. Resource Partner: Donate academic materials, products and other gift items to be given freely to the children and young people coming for the conference. You can also donate materials, equipment and facilities to support our cause.
3. Financial Partner: Donate fund to help us execute this Conference

Special thanks to those supporting us:
* In Service of Humanity Foundation, Lagos - @isohfoundation
* Onus Communications, Ibadan - @onuscommunications

For more information please contact:

CENTRE FOR TOTAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT
18, Anfani Road, Off Ring Road, Challenge, Ibadan
www.facebook.com/totalchilddev
www.instagram.com/totalchildev
Tel: 08180495451; 08101809463

DAY 14 OF THE 30 DAYS CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
In commemoration of the World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse – November 19
Brought to you by the Centre for Total Child Development (CTCD)

STRATEGIES OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSERS

Abusers often form relationships with potential victims and their families prior to the abuse. This is called “grooming.” Grooming is a process by which an offender gradually draws a victim into a sexual relationship and maintains that relationship in secrecy. At the same time, the offender may also fill roles within the victim's family that make the offender trusted and valued.

Abusers may groom children for weeks, months, or even years— before any sexual abuse actually takes place. It usually begins with behaviors that may not even seem to be inappropriate

WHAT ARE THE GROOMING BEHAVIOURS?

Grooming behaviours include:
• Special attention, outings and gifts
• Isolating the child from others
• Filling the child's unmet needs
• Filling needs and roles within the family
• Treating the child as if he or she is older
• Gradually crossing physical boundaries, and becoming increasingly intimate/sexual
• Use of secrecy, blame, and threats to maintain control

WHAT IS THE GROOMING PROCESS?

The process for grooming children may include:

1 Befriending a child and gaining his or her trust.

2 Testing a child's boundaries through telling inappropriate jokes, backrubs, tickling, or sexual games.

3 Moving from non-sexual touching to “accidental” sexual touching. This typically happens during play so the child may not even identify it as purposeful, inappropriate touching. It is often done slowly so the child is gradually desensitized to the touch.
4 Manipulating the child to not tell anyone about what is happening. The abuser may use a child's fear, embarrassment, or guilt about what has happened. Sometimes, the abuser uses bribery, threats, or coercion.

5 Confusing the child into feeling responsible for the abuse. Children may not notice or may become confused as the contact becomes increasingly intimate and sexual.

WHAT FACTORS INCREASE A CHILD RISK TO SEXUAL ABUSE?

While no child is immune, there are child and family characteristics that significantly heighten or lower risk of sexual abuse. The following risk factors are based on reported and identified cases of abuse:

1. Family structure is the most important risk factor in child sexual abuse. Children who live with two married biological parents are at low risk for abuse. The risk increases when children live with step-parents or a single parent.

2. Children living without either parent (foster children) are 10 times more likely to be sexually abused than children that live with both biological parents. Children who live with a single parent that has a live-in partner are of the highest risk: they are 20 times more likely to be victims of child sexual abuse than children living with both biological parents.

3. Gender is also a major factor in sexual abuse. Females are five times more likely to be abused than males.

4. Age is a significant factor in sexual abuse. While there is risk for children of all ages, children are most vulnerable to abuse between the ages of 7 and 13. The median age for reported abuse is nine years old. However, more than 20% of children are sexually abused before the age of eight.

5. The risk of sexual abuse is tripled for children whose parent(s) are not in the labour force.

6. Children in low socioeconomic status households are three times as likely to be identified as a victim of child abuse.

7. Children who live in rural areas are almost two times more likely to be identified as victims of child abuse.

8. Children who witness or are the victim of other crimes are significantly more likely to be sexually abused.

WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS THAT PERPETRATORS LOOK FOR IN CHILDREN THAT THEY ABUSE?

Family and acquaintance child sexual abuse perpetrators have reported that they look for specific characteristics in the children they choose to abuse. Perpetrators report that they look for passive, quiet, troubled, lonely children from single parent or broken homes. Perpetrators frequently seek out children who are particularly trusting. Find new and work proactively to establish a trusting relationship before abusing them. Not frequently, this extends to establishing a trusting relationship with the victim's family as well.

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS THAT AN ADULT MAY BE USING THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH A CHILD FOR SEXUAL REASONS?

The signs that an adult may be using their relationship with a child for sexual reasons may not be obvious. We may feel uncomfortable about the way they play with the child, or seem always to be favouring them and creating reasons for them to be alone. There may be cuase for concern about the behaviour of an adult or young person if they:

• Refuse to allow a child sufficient privacy or to make their own decisions on personal matters.
• Insist on physical affection such as kissing, hugging or wrestling even when the child clearly does not want to.
• Are overly interested in the sexual development of a child or teenager.
• Insist on time alone with a child with no interruptions.
• Spend most of their spare time with children and have little interest in spending time with people their own age.
• Regularly offer to baby-sit children for free or take children on overnight outings alone.
• Buy children expensive gifts or give them money for no apparent reason.
• Frequently walk in on children/teenagers in the bathroom.
• Treat a particular child as a favourite, making them fell 'special' compared with others in the family or group
• Pick on a particular child.

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If you know any child that is going through any form of child abuse please help the child to get help by reporting the abuse to the appropriate authority. CHILD ABUSE is all forms of physical and/or emotional maltreatment, sexual abuse, neglect, commercial or other exploitation of a child resulting in actual or potential harm to the child’s health, survival, development or dignity.

In all actions concerning the child, his or her best interest and well-being must be given paramount consideration.

The use of a child for the purpose of begging for alms, prostitution, domestic or sexual labour, as a slave or practices similar to slavery, forced or compulsory labour or for any purpose that deprives the child of the opportunity to attend and remain in school is a crime and it attracts imprisonment for a term of 10 years.

Employing any person under 18 years as domestic help outside his home or family environment is a crime that attracts 5 years imprisonment.

Anybody who has sexual intercourse with a child less than 18 years will be convicted to imprisonment for life.

Exposing or involving a child in the use of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances is an offence liable to life imprisonment.

Every form of child abuse is a serious offence that is punishable by the law. Every child has the right to be free from every form of abuse.

Report any cases of child abuse to the Nigerian Police, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), your state Ministry of Women and Children Affairs or any NGO (Non-governmental Organisation) that advocates for the rights of children. If you notice any form of child abuse and you do not report, you are as guilty as the person committing the crime. Let’s join our hands to make the world a better place for children to live and grow.

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The Centre for Total Child Development, Ibadan cordially invites you to her 2021 ANNUAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION CONFERENCE and the Child Development in Nigeria Merit Award

THEME: Protecting Children, Promoting Healthy Families and Preserving Communities

FEATURES: Plenary Sessions | Workshops | Skill Seminars | Walk Against Child Abuse | Inter-School Child Abuse Awareness Competition | Award Presentations & Prize Giving

DATE: 19th November, 2021

VENUE: Oyesina Hall, Oke Bola, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

TIME: 9.00am prompt

PARTICIPANT: Students in secondary schools, voluntary organisations, religious institutions and orphanage homes, teachers, parents, children workers, and other stakeholders

ATTENDANCE: Attendance is FREE but registration is a MUST. To register please call/sms/whatsapp: 08180495451 or send email to emailtotalchild@gmail.com

SPONSORS & VOLUNTEERS ARE WELCOME

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 to the children and young people coming for the Conference.
2. Resource Partner: Donate academic materials, products and other gift items to be given freely to the children and young people coming for the conference. You can also donate materials, equipment and facilities to support our cause.
3. Financial Partner: Donate fund to help us execute this Conference

Special thanks to those supporting us:
* In Service of Humanity Foundation, Lagos - @isohfoundation
* Onus Communications, Ibadan - @onuscommunications

For more information please contact:

CENTRE FOR TOTAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT
18, Anfani Road, Off Ring Road, Challenge, Ibadan
www.facebook.com/totalchilddev
www.instagram.com/totalchildev
Tel: 08180495451; 08101809463

DAY 12 OF THE 30 DAYS CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
In commemoration of the World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse – November 19
Brought to you by the Centre for Total Child Development (CTCD)

PERPETRATORS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE

People who sexually abuse children can be found in families, schools, churches, recreation centers, youth sports centres, and any other place children gather. They can be the child’s parents, siblings, relatives, neighbours, teacher, caregiver, religious leader, club leaders, strangers etc. Significantly, abusers can be and often are other children.

• About 90% of children who are victims of sexual abuse know their abusers. Only 10% of sexually abused children are abused by a stranger.
• Approximately 30% of children who are sexually abused are abused by family members.
• The younger the victim, the more likely it is that the abuser is a family member. Of those molesting a child under six, 50% were family members. Family members also accounted for 23% of these abusing children ages 12 to 17.
• About 60% of children who are sexually abused are abused by people the family trusts.

Child sexual abusers are often divided into two types – situational and preferential. Situational abusers are individuals that are not sexually attracted to children but become offenders under certain circumstances, such as intoxication with alcohol or drugs, stress, or temporary or permanent mental problems.

Preferential abusers have sexual interest in children. These are also referred to as pedophiles, although it should be noted that not all pedophiles are abusers.

WHAT ABOUT PEDOPHILES?

A pedophile is a person suffering from pedophilia which is a psychiatric disorder in which an adult or older adolescent is sexually attracted to young children. Pedophile can be anyone - old or young, rich or poor, education or uneducated etc.

Not everyone who sexually abuses children is a pedophile. Child sexual abuse is perpetrated by a wide range of individuals with diverse motivations. It is impossible to identify specific characteristics that are common to all those who molest children. Situational offenders tend to offend at times of stress and begin offending later than pedophilic offenders. They also have fewer victims (often family), and have a general preference for adult partners. Pedophilic offenders often start offending at an early age, and often have a large number of victims (frequently not family members).

ARE CHILDREN ALSO CHILD SEXUAL ABUSERS?

As many as 40% of children who are sexually abused are abused by older, or more powerful children. The younger the child victim, the more likely it is that the perpetrator is a juvenile. When the perpetrator of child sexual abuse is also a child, the act is defined as child-on-child sexual abuse.
• Juveniles are the offenders in 43% of assaults on children under age six. Of these offenders, 14% are under age 12.
• Juveniles who commit sex offenses against other children are more likely than adult sex offenders to offend in groups, to offend in schools, and to have more male victims and younger victims.
• A small number of juvenile offenders – one out of eight – are younger than age 12. Female constitute 7% of juveniles who commit sex offenses.

The rate at which older children abuse younger once is alarming. Class mates and peers have been known to sexually abuse their mates. It is even more prevalent in boarding schools where senior students sexually abused junior students. And the abuse can go on for a long time without the child been abused saying anything. Boarding schools that are all boys or all girls seems like a breeding ground for homosexual and lesbian sexual acts. If your child is in the boarding school please pay special attention to the child whenever he/she comes home for holiday.

HOMOSEXUAL CHILD ABUSERS

Some homosexuals (gay and lesbians) have been known to abuse children. Majority of the men that abuse boys sexually are homosexuals while that of the women who abuse girls sexually are lesbians. But research has also shown that not all homosexuals are child abusers. It is really difficult to know if someone is a gay or lesbian except he or she openly declare himself as one. Pedophiles could be homosexuals which can make them sexually abuse children. Children abused by homosexuals do not necessarily end up or converted to homosexual. Homosexual tendencies in children does not mean that they were sexually assaulted by gay people.

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If you know any child that is going through any form of child abuse please help the child to get help by reporting the abuse to the appropriate authority. CHILD ABUSE is all forms of physical and/or emotional maltreatment, sexual abuse, neglect, commercial or other exploitation of a child resulting in actual or potential harm to the child’s health, survival, development or dignity.

In all actions concerning the child, his or her best interest and well-being must be given paramount consideration.

The use of a child for the purpose of begging for alms, prostitution, domestic or sexual labour, as a slave or practices similar to slavery, forced or compulsory labour or for any purpose that deprives the child of the opportunity to attend and remain in school is a crime and it attracts imprisonment for a term of 10 years.

Employing any person under 18 years as domestic help outside his home or family environment is a crime that attracts 5 years imprisonment.

Anybody who has sexual intercourse with a child less than 18 years will be convicted to imprisonment for life.

Exposing or involving a child in the use of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances is an offence liable to life imprisonment.

Every form of child abuse is a serious offence that is punishable by the law. Every child has the right to be free from every form of abuse.

Report any cases of child abuse to the Nigerian Police, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), your state Ministry of Women and Children Affairs or any NGO (Non-governmental Organisation) that advocates for the rights of children. If you notice any form of child abuse and you do not report, you are as guilty as the person committing the crime. Let’s join our hands to make the world a better place for children to live and grow.

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The Centre for Total Child Development, Ibadan cordially invites you to her 2021 ANNUAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION CONFERENCE and the Child Development in Nigeria Merit Award

THEME: Protecting Children, Promoting Healthy Families and Preserving Communities

FEATURES: Plenary Sessions | Workshops | Skill Seminars | Walk Against Child Abuse | Inter-School Child Abuse Awareness Competition | Award Presentations & Prize Giving

DATE: 19th November, 2021

VENUE: Oyesina Hall, Oke Bola, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

TIME: 9.00am prompt

PARTICIPANT: Students in secondary schools, voluntary organisations, religious institutions and orphanage homes, teachers, parents, children workers, and other stakeholders

ATTENDANCE: Attendance is FREE but registration is a MUST. To register please call/sms/whatsapp: 08180495451 or send email to emailtotalchild@gmail.com

SPONSORS & VOLUNTEERS ARE WELCOME

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 to the children and young people coming for the Conference.
2. Resource Partner: Donate academic materials, products and other gift items to be given freely to the children and young people coming for the conference. You can also donate materials, equipment and facilities to support our cause.
3. Financial Partner: Donate fund to help us execute this Conference

Special thanks to those supporting us:
* In Service of Humanity Foundation, Lagos - @isohfoundation
* Onus Communications, Ibadan - @onuscommunications

For more information please contact:

CENTRE FOR TOTAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT
18, Anfani Road, Off Ring Road, Challenge, Ibadan
www.facebook.com/totalchilddev
www.instagram.com/totalchildev
Tel: 08180495451; 08101809463

DAY 11 OF THE 30 DAYS CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
In commemoration of the World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse – November 19
Brought to you by the Centre for Total Child Development (CTCD)

BULLYING AS A FORM OF CHILD ABUSE

Bullying occurs when one or more children or adolescents abuses another over a period of time and with some intensity. Bullying may be physical, verbal, or through imposing social isolation. The bullying relationship affirms the power needs of the abuser and takes advantage of the vulnerability of the victim, in a situation where lack of external support leaves the victim feeling isolated and exposed, and in which there are lasting consequences for the victim in damaged self concept. Bullies may work alone or in a group; the victim, however, is usually isolated. Witnesses are invariably involved and may feel paralyzed by their own sense of vulnerability to the bully. The resolution of an instance of bullying will invariably require intervention by adults.

Six factors define bullying:

• “Intent to harm—the perpetrator finds pleasure in the taunting and continues even when the victim’s distress is obvious.
• Intensity and duration—the teasing continues over a long period of time and the degree of taunting is damaging to the self-esteem of the victim.
• Power of the abuser—the abuser maintains power because of age, strength, size, and/or gender.
• Vulnerability of the victim—the victim is more sensitive to teasing, cannot adequately defend him or herself, and has physical or psychological qualities that make him or her more prone to vulnerability.
• Lack of support—the victim feels isolated and exposed. Often, the victim is afraid to report the abuse for fear of retaliation.
• Consequences—the damage to self-concept is long lasting, and the impact on the victim leads to behavior marked by either withdrawal or aggression.”

Myths about bullying

Sometimes people say some of these things about bullying. They mean well, but they’re wrong.

Myth: “You need to learn to stand up to the bullies.”
Fact: Children who tell you about bullying usually are very upset because they can no longer deal with the situation. If they could have dealt with the bullying, they would have. Asking for support is not a weakness, it’s a good decision.

Myth: “You should stand up for yourself and hit back when you are bullied.”
Fact: Hitting back usually makes the bullying worse and increases the risk of serious harm. The person doing the bullying is often bigger, so the target could get seriously hurt by hitting back. Fighting with the other child can escalate the situation, and your child may be reprimanded for their part in a fight.

Myth: “Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words can never hurt you.”
Fact: The scars left by name-calling can last forever.

Myth: “Bullying is just a stage that kids go through at school. We all went through it and we’re fine.”
Fact: Bullying is not normal or acceptable behaviour. It can have long-lasting negative effects on everyone involved.

Myth: “The best way to deal with a student who bullies others is using punishment.”
Fact: Students who bully others usually have problems themselves and are generally unhappy in their own lives. These students always need to face the consequences for their actions, but also need support to change their behaviours and to find better ways of getting what they want to feel good about themselves.

Just the Facts

• Victims are always vulnerable in some way. They are more anxious and insecure than other students.
While there is a long-standing myth that bullies are insecure, in fact bullies are abusers. Bullies are typically aggressive toward adults as well as peers. Bullies are often impulsive; they demonstrate a need to dominate. They typically lack empathy and are often more willing to resolve conflict through violence. They are more likely than other children to be convicted of a crime in adulthood.

• The most common reason for bullying in middle and high school is physical appearance, perceived sexual orientation or gender expression.

• Bullying occurs in all geographic regions and all types of schools.

• Boys and girls become bullies. Victims are both male and female. Methods of bulling may vary by gender. Most students report that when they are bullied, adults do not notice.

• Adults can stop bullying. A community can cease to accept uncritically that “boys will be boys,” or that “girls are mean in fourth grade.” Parents need to discuss bullying and help children develop strategies to deal with it.

• Cyber-bullying now occurs through cell phone texting, instant messaging, blogging and social networking sites. Children must be made aware that they should tell a responsible adult.

• Anti-harassment policies in schools make a difference.

• If a school can institute a program that significantly reduces bullying, the bullying does not seem to be displaced to other settings. The culture of a school or a congregation or a community can affect the degree of bullying that is happening


Effects of Bullying

Bullying can affect everyone—those who are bullied, those who bully, and those who witness bullying. Bullying is linked to many negative outcomes including impacts on mental health, substance use, and suicide. It is important to talk to kids to determine whether bullying—or something else—is a concern.

Kids Who are Bullied

Kids who are bullied can experience negative physical, social, emotional, academic, and mental health issues. Kids who are bullied are more likely to experience:
• Depression and anxiety, increased feelings of sadness and loneliness, changes in sleep and eating patterns, and loss of interest in activities they used to enjoy. These issues may persist into adulthood.
• Health complaints
• Decreased academic achievement—and school participation. They are more likely to miss, skip, or drop out of school.

A very small number of bullied children might retaliate through extremely violent measures.

Kids Who Bully Others

Kids who bully others can also engage in violent and other risky behaviors into adulthood. Kids who bully are more likely to:
• Abuse alcohol and other drugs in adolescence and as adults
• Get into fights, vandalize property, and drop out of school
• Engage in early sexual activity
• Have criminal convictions and traffic citations as adults
• Be abusive toward their romantic partners, spouses, or children as adults

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If you know any child that is going through any form of child abuse please help the child to get help by reporting the abuse to the appropriate authority. CHILD ABUSE is all forms of physical and/or emotional maltreatment, sexual abuse, neglect, commercial or other exploitation of a child resulting in actual or potential harm to the child’s health, survival, development or dignity.

In all actions concerning the child, his or her best interest and well-being must be given paramount consideration.

The use of a child for the purpose of begging for alms, prostitution, domestic or sexual labour, as a slave or practices similar to slavery, forced or compulsory labour or for any purpose that deprives the child of the opportunity to attend and remain in school is a crime and it attracts imprisonment for a term of 10 years.

Employing any person under 18 years as domestic help outside his home or family environment is a crime that attracts 5 years imprisonment.

Anybody who has sexual intercourse with a child less than 18 years will be convicted to imprisonment for life.

Exposing or involving a child in the use of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances is an offence liable to life imprisonment.

Every form of child abuse is a serious offence that is punishable by the law. Every child has the right to be free from every form of abuse.

Report any cases of child abuse to the Nigerian Police, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), your state Ministry of Women and Children Affairs or any NGO (Non-governmental Organisation) that advocates for the rights of children. If you notice any form of child abuse and you do not report, you are as guilty as the person committing the crime. Let’s join our hands to make the world a better place for children to live and grow.

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The Centre for Total Child Development, Ibadan cordially invites you to her 2021 ANNUAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION CONFERENCE and the Child Development in Nigeria Merit Award

THEME: Protecting Children, Promoting Healthy Families and Preserving Communities

FEATURES: Plenary Sessions | Workshops | Skill Seminars | Walk Against Child Abuse | Inter-School Child Abuse Awareness Competition | Award Presentations & Prize Giving

DATE: 19th November, 2021

VENUE: Oyesina Hall, Oke Bola, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

TIME: 9.00am prompt

PARTICIPANT: Students in secondary schools, voluntary organisations, religious institutions and orphanage homes, teachers, parents, children workers, and other stakeholders

ATTENDANCE: Attendance is FREE but registration is a MUST. To register please call/sms/whatsapp: 08180495451 or send email to emailtotalchild@gmail.com

SPONSORS & VOLUNTEERS ARE WELCOME

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 to the children and young people coming for the Conference.
2. Resource Partner: Donate academic materials, products and other gift items to be given freely to the children and young people coming for the conference. You can also donate materials, equipment and facilities to support our cause.
3. Financial Partner: Donate fund to help us execute this Conference

Special thanks to those supporting us:
* In Service of Humanity Foundation, Lagos - @isohfoundation
* Onus Communications, Ibadan - @onuscommunications

For more information please contact:

CENTRE FOR TOTAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT
18, Anfani Road, Off Ring Road, Challenge, Ibadan
www.facebook.com/totalchilddev
www.instagram.com/totalchildev
Tel: 08180495451; 08101809463

DAY 10 OF THE 30 DAYS CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
In commemoration of the World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse – November 19
Brought to you by the Centre for Total Child Development (CTCD)

CHILD LABOUR AS A FORM OF CHILD ABUSE

The term “child labour” is often defined as work that deprives children of their childhood, their potential and their dignity, and that is harmful to physical and mental development. It refers to work that:
• is mentally, physically, socially or morally dangerous and harmful to children; and/or
• interferes with their schooling by: depriving them of the opportunity to attend school; obliging them to leave school prematurely; or requiring them to attempt to combine school attendance with excessively long and heavy work.
Child labour in Nigeria is the employment of children under the age of 18 in a manner that restricts or prevents them from basic education and development.

Not all work done by children should be classified as child labour that is to be targeted for elimination. The participation of children or adolescents above the minimum age for admission to employment in work that does not affect their health and personal development or interfere with their schooling, is generally regarded as being something positive. This includes activities such as assisting in a family business or earning pocket money outside school hours and during school holidays. These kinds of activities contribute to children’s development and to the welfare of their families; they provide them with skills and experience, and help to prepare them to be productive members of society during their adult life.

The Worst Forms of Child Labour

The worst forms of child labour involves children being enslaved, separated from their families, exposed to serious hazards and illnesses and/or left to fend for themselves on the streets of large cities – often at a very early age.

Whilst child labour takes many different forms, a priority is to eliminate without delay the worst forms of child labour as defined by Article 3 of ILO Convention No. 182:
• all forms of slavery or practices similar to slavery, such as the sale and trafficking of children, debt bondage and serfdom and forced or compulsory labour, including forced or compulsory recruitment of children for use in armed conflict;
• the use, procuring or offering of a child for prostitution, for the production of pornography or for pornographic performances;
• the use, procuring or offering of a child for illicit activities, in particular for the production and trafficking of drugs as defined in the relevant international treaties;
• work which, by its nature or the circumstances in which it is carried out, is likely to harm the health, safety or morals of children

Hazardous child labour is the work which, by its nature or the circumstances in which it is carried out, is likely to harm the health, safety or morals of children:
• work which exposes children to physical, psychological or sexual abuse;
• work underground, under water, at dangerous heights or in confined spaces;
• work with dangerous machinery, equipment and tools, or which involves the manual handling or transport of heavy loads;
• work in an unhealthy environment which may, for example, expose children to hazardous substances, agents or processes, or to temperatures, noise levels, or vibrations damaging to their health;
• work under particularly difficult conditions such as work for long hours or during the night or work where the child is unreasonably confined to the premises of the employer.

10 Facts about Child Labor in Nigeria

Child labor is one of the most monumental issues in Nigeria, a country with a developing economy, affecting a large portion of the country’s children up to age 17. Forgoing a normal care-free childhood, many children living on the front lines of poverty must maintain a job and sustain a regular income. The unethical use of child labor is an issue that has been prevalent throughout human history impacting health, wellbeing and quality of life. Below are 10 facts about child labor in Nigeria.

1. Several different industries employ children. The jobs available to children are limited to unskilled and physical, labor-intensive tasks. The most common industries that employ children in Nigeria are cocoa farming, gold mining, sediment sifting, street peddling and domestic servitude.

2. Conditions are hazardous. Although there are labor laws in place, Nigeria does not actively enforce safety regulations or preventative measures in the workplace. This type of neglect leads to an extremely dangerous environment that often results in bodily harm, severe trauma and even death. Children who work on the streets often make easy targets for violence and kidnapping. If a child suffers harm on the job, help or compensation does not extend to the family, leaving them to face the repercussions alone.

3. Children often support their families. Much of child labor is a direct result of Nigeria’s extreme poverty, which accounts for around 70% of the nation’s population living below the poverty line, according to the CIA World Factbook. Families struggling to make ends meet often enlist the help of their children to bring in additional income. Without an effective welfare system, many families have no other option for survival. In an even more dire situation, some laborers who are orphans shoulder the entire burden of providing for younger siblings. Recent findings by Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development found that about 17.5 million children become orphans or enter similarly vulnerable situations throughout the country.

4. Child labor is on the rise. Estimates determine that the current number of child workers in Nigeria is 15 million according to the International Labor Organization (ILO). At a staggering 43% of the total population of minors, it is the highest recorded rate of child labor in Western Africa. The poverty rates have risen almost 20% — up from 53% in 2003 — in the span of 7 years, according to the World Bank and CIA World Factbook. This environment of financial strife causes more and more families to expect their children to go out to work and contribute an income.

5. Children often drop out of school. Due to the rigid demands of a long workday, school often becomes less of a priority. Education is not legally mandatory in Nigeria so there is no required attendance. The lack of a proper education ensures they will remain unskilled laborers into adulthood, making it nearly impossible to escape the cycle of poverty. The Bureau of International Labor Affairs reports only 76% of children in total go to school, and about 27% of child laborers attend school in addition to work. Some reports have stated that certain schools exploit their students and make them work or beg during school hours to earn money for teachers.

6. Many children experience trafficking. Children who are especially vulnerable, such as orphans, are more at risk for human trafficking and forced labor than adults, with their rate being estimated at 58%. Enticed by fictitious stories of better jobs located in more economically rich areas, they agree to leave their homes in hopes of making money. However, the traffickers never deliver the promise and the victims find themselves in even worse situations and unable to go home. Upon arrival, traffickers often claim that the child has accrued debt from transport. To maintain control and prevent runaways, traffickers use coercion in the form of threats against the child or their families back home to motivate them to pay off their debt. Unfortunately, these children find themselves in a ruse, where ballooned charges that continuously compound prevent them from ever making their final payment.

7. Slavery is common. Around 30% of child workers do not receive compensation and must work against their will. Child slavery is very common in cases of trafficking or when there is no one to advocate for the child. In trafficking cases, traffickers tell the child that their salaries are going towards paying off their “debt.” In some live-in situations, their room and board charges absorb their pay. Those who do receive actual payment usually only take home pennies on the dollar.

8. Girls are at higher risk for sexual exploitation, resulting from trafficking within the sex industry. A former government official, Martin Uhomoibhi, revealed to the U.N. that there were 602,000 known victims who made the dangerous journey across the continent in 2016. However, the total number of victims is widely unknown, since traffickers covertly smuggle many of the girls and women smuggled across Nigeria’s border, but experts believe that these numbers are some of the highest in the world. Traffickers often bring girls to brothels and restrain and force them to service clients in deplorable conditions despite any physical health ailments, according to horrifying testimonies that the Human Rights Watch recorded. The outlook for these girls is grim, as many die in captivity or move back to the streets due to critical conditions that render them unable to work, and therefore no longer profitable to their captors.

9. There are unofficial wartime drafts. Regional conflicts and war cause armies to form as a way of resistance and protection against outside threats. Many know Africa for this sort of violence, with brutal wars routinely escalating. People often pull boys as young as 10 years old from their homes, give them a deadly weapon and order them to kill an unknown enemy. UNICEF estimates that around 3,500 Nigerian child soldiers have enlisted between 2013-2017. Many children die in active combat or from a lack of supplies.

10. The government response has been underwhelming. New hope for relief on the child labor front occurred when the government signed the Child Rights Act into effect in 2003. Unfortunately, the government has put little effort forth toward ending the practice since its ratification. Many experts believe there will be no true resolution until the government steps in with not only stricter regulations, but absolute enforcement.

Children are society’s most vulnerable people. With no voice to advocate for their rights, they are in a poor position to influence political policy. A child’s place is in school where they can receive a proper education and use it to build a promising future, not just for themselves but for the society in which they live as well. It is the task and moral responsibility of adults and officials in power to prioritize basic human rights over the gilded benefits of cheap labor and end this practice permanently.

Punishment for Child Labour

Part III of the Child’s Right Act of 2003, Section 28, 28 and 30 clearly states the punishment for child labour in Nigeria;

28. Prohibition of exploitative labour

(1) Subject to this Act, no child shall be‐
(a) subjected to any forced or exploitative labour; or
(b) employed to work in any capacity except where he is employed by a member of his family on light work of an agricultural, horticultural or domestic character; or
(c) required, in any case, to lift, carry or move anything so heavy as to be likely to adversely affect his physical, mental, spiritual, moral or social development; or
(d) employed as a domestic help outside his own home or family environment.

(2) No child shall be employed or work in an industrial undertaking and nothing in this subsection shall apply to work done by children in technical schools or similar approved institutions if the work is supervised by the appropriate authority.

(3) Any person who contravenes any provision of subsection (1) or (2) of this section commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding fifty thousand naira or imprisonment for a term of five years or to both such fine and imprisonment.

(4) Where an offence under this section is committed by a body corporate, any person who at the time of the commission of the offence was a proprietor, director, general manager or other similar officer, servant or agent of the body corporate shall be deemed to have jointly and severally committed the offence and may be liable on conviction to a fine of two hundred and fifty thousand naira.

29. Application of Labour Act

The provisions relating to young persons in sections 58, 59, 60, 61, 62 and 63 of the Labour Act shall apply to children under this Act.

30. Prohibition of buying, selling, hiring or otherwise dealing in children for the purpose of hawking or begging for alms or prostitution, etc.
(1) No person shall buy, sell, hire, let on hire, dispose of or obtain possession of or otherwise deal in a child.
(2) A child shall not be used‐
(a) for the purpose of begging for alms, guiding beggars, prostitution, domestic or sexual labour or for any unlawful or immoral purpose ; or
(b) as a slave or for practices similar to slavery such as sale or trafficking of the child, debt bondage or serfdom and forced or compulsory labour; .
(c) for hawking of goods or services on main city streets, brothels or highways;
(d) for any purpose that deprives the child of the opportunity to attend and remain in school as provided for under the Compulsory, Free Universal Basic Education Act ;
(e) procured or offered for prostitution or for the production of pornography or for any pornographic performance; and
(f) procured or offered for any activity in the production or trafficking of illegal drugs and any other activity relating to illicit drugs as specified in the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Act.

(3) A person who contravenes the provisions of subsection (1) of this section commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term of ten years.

The Child’s Right Act 2003 came into force on the 31st July, 2003 immediately when it was signed by the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It is a law that provides for and protects the rights of a child in Nigeria and other related matters. The Child’s Right Act 2003 defines a child as person under 18 years of age.

The purpose of this Act is to extend, promote and protect the rights of children in Nigeria, in accordance with provisions of Chapter IV of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, or any successive constitutional provisions relating to fundamental human rights and as defined in the 1989 UNCRC in which Nigeria is a signatory.


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If you know any child that is going through any form of child abuse please help the child to get help by reporting the abuse to the appropriate authority. CHILD ABUSE is all forms of physical and/or emotional maltreatment, sexual abuse, neglect, commercial or other exploitation of a child resulting in actual or potential harm to the child’s health, survival, development or dignity.

In all actions concerning the child, his or her best interest and well-being must be given paramount consideration.

The use of a child for the purpose of begging for alms, prostitution, domestic or sexual labour, as a slave or practices similar to slavery, forced or compulsory labour or for any purpose that deprives the child of the opportunity to attend and remain in school is a crime and it attracts imprisonment for a term of 10 years.

Employing any person under 18 years as domestic help outside his home or family environment is a crime that attracts 5 years imprisonment.

Anybody who has sexual intercourse with a child less than 18 years will be convicted to imprisonment for life.

Exposing or involving a child in the use of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances is an offence liable to life imprisonment.

Every form of child abuse is a serious offence that is punishable by the law. Every child has the right to be free from every form of abuse.

Report any cases of child abuse to the Nigerian Police, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), your state Ministry of Women and Children Affairs or any NGO (Non-governmental Organisation) that advocates for the rights of children. If you notice any form of child abuse and you do not report, you are as guilty as the person committing the crime. Let’s join our hands to make the world a better place for children to live and grow.

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The Centre for Total Child Development, Ibadan cordially invites you to her 2021 ANNUAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION CONFERENCE and the Child Development in Nigeria Merit Award

THEME: Protecting Children, Promoting Healthy Families and Preserving Communities

FEATURES: Plenary Sessions | Workshops | Skill Seminars | Walk Against Child Abuse | Inter-School Child Abuse Awareness Competition | Award Presentations & Prize Giving

DATE: 19th November, 2021

VENUE: Oyesina Hall, Oke Bola, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

TIME: 9.00am prompt

PARTICIPANT: Students in secondary schools, voluntary organisations, religious institutions and orphanage homes, teachers, parents, children workers, and other stakeholders

ATTENDANCE: Attendance is FREE but registration is a MUST. To register please call/sms/whatsapp: 08180495451 or send email to emailtotalchild@gmail.com

SPONSORS & VOLUNTEERS ARE WELCOME

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 to the children and young people coming for the Conference.
2. Resource Partner: Donate academic materials, products and other gift items to be given freely to the children and young people coming for the conference. You can also donate materials, equipment and facilities to support our cause.
3. Financial Partner: Donate fund to help us execute this Conference

Special thanks to those supporting us:
* In Service of Humanity Charity Foundation, Lagos - @isohfoundation
* Onus Communications, Ibadan - @onuscommunications

For more information please contact:

CENTRE FOR TOTAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT
18, Anfani Road, Off Ring Road, Challenge, Ibadan
www.facebook.com/totalchilddev
www.instagram.com/totalchildev
Tel: 08180495451; 08101809463

DAY 09 OF THE 30 DAYS CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
In commemoration of the World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse – November 19
Brought to you by the Centre for Total Child Development (CTCD)

PREVENTING CHILD ABUSE

Each day more than five children die as a result of abuse or neglect. On average, a child abuse report is made every 10 seconds for a total of approximately 3.3 million child abuse reports annually. Childhelp has developed the following child abuse prevention guidelines to help keep your child, or a child you care for, from becoming a statistic.

Child Abuse Prevention Guidelines

• Never discipline your child when your anger is out of control.
• Participate in your child’s activities and get to know your child’s friends.
• Never leave your child unattended, especially in the car.
• Teach your child to use their voice to allow them to prevent abuse in their own life.
• Ask questions; for example, when your child tells you he or she doesn’t want to be with someone, this could be a red flag.
• Listen to them and believe what they say.
• Be aware of changes in your child’s behavior or attitude and inquire into it.
• Teach your child what to do if you and your child become separated while away from home.
• Teach your child the correct names of his/her private body parts.
• Be alert for any talk that reveals premature sexual understanding.
• Pay attention when someone shows greater than normal interest in your child.
• Make certain your child’s school or day care center will release him/her only to you or someone you officially designate.

Child Abuse Prevention Protective Factors

Preventing child abuse can be done by addressing parenting. Below are five protective factors for child abuse prevention:

• Nurturing and attachment – involves developing a bond and expressing love between parent and child. Studies show that affection shapes a baby's brain and reduces the risk of mental illness. Early positive relationships also lead to better grades, social interactions, healthier behaviors and an increased ability to cope with stress in the future.

• Knowledge of parenting and of child and youth development – parents that have an understanding of the importance of their role in the development of their children are more motivated to create a positive environment. Factors that are known to create a positive effect on child development include respectful communication and listening, consistent rules and expectations and safe opportunities for independence.

• Parental resilience – involves the ability to cope with the stresses of everyday life, as well as the occasional crisis. This resilience allows the parent to deal with stress in a healthy way rather than possibly put the child in abusive situations when stress from raising the child occurs.

• Social connections – parents with connections to family and friends have a support network to help them deal with family stressors. Isolated parents are known to be at greater risk for child abuse and neglect.

• Concrete supports for parents – involves ensuring parents have all they require to meet the basic needs such as food, shelter, transportation, and clothing for their family. Additionally, the ability to access essential services, such as healthcare and childcare, reduce stress and prevent child abuse and neglect.

Ways to Prevent Child Abuse Risk Factors

Preventing child abuse risk factors involves numerous efforts including child sexual assault prevention classes. As opposed to the child abuse prevention protective factors that aim to change a parent's behavior, the child sexual assault prevention programs aim to reduce the risk of child abuse by changing the child's behavior. This is done by educating children on physical abuse and sexual abuse, as well as how to avoid risky situations.

Additionally, knowing how to respond to abuse, if it takes place, is also part of child abuse prevention programs.

Home visitation can also be a powerful tool in preventing child abuse. Home visits can alert professionals to developing risky situations and provide parents with the information needed to avoid them becoming full-blown child abuse cases.


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If you know any child that is going through any form of child abuse please help the child to get help by reporting the abuse to the appropriate authority. CHILD ABUSE is all forms of physical and/or emotional maltreatment, sexual abuse, neglect, commercial or other exploitation of a child resulting in actual or potential harm to the child’s health, survival, development or dignity.

In all actions concerning the child, his or her best interest and well-being must be given paramount consideration.

The use of a child for the purpose of begging for alms, prostitution, domestic or sexual labour, as a slave or practices similar to slavery, forced or compulsory labour or for any purpose that deprives the child of the opportunity to attend and remain in school is a crime and it attracts imprisonment for a term of 10 years.

Employing any person under 18 years as domestic help outside his home or family environment is a crime that attracts 5 years imprisonment.

Anybody who has sexual intercourse with a child less than 18 years will be convicted to imprisonment for life.

Exposing or involving a child in the use of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances is an offence liable to life imprisonment.

Every form of child abuse is a serious offence that is punishable by the law. Every child has the right to be free from every form of abuse.

Report any cases of child abuse to the Nigerian Police, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), your state Ministry of Women and Children Affairs or any NGO (Non-governmental Organisation) that advocates for the rights of children. If you notice any form of child abuse and you do not report, you are as guilty as the person committing the crime. Let’s join our hands to make the world a better place for children to live and grow.

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The Centre for Total Child Development, Ibadan cordially invites you to her 2021 ANNUAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION CONFERENCE and the Child Development in Nigeria Merit Award

THEME: Protecting Children, Promoting Healthy Families and Preserving Communities

FEATURES: Plenary Sessions | Workshops | Skill Seminars | Walk Against Child Abuse | Inter-School Child Abuse Awareness Competition | Award Presentations & Prize Giving

DATE: 19th November, 2021

VENUE: Oyesina Hall, Oke Bola, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

TIME: 9.00am prompt

PARTICIPANT: Students in secondary schools, voluntary organisations, religious institutions and orphanage homes, teachers, parents, children workers, and other stakeholders

ATTENDANCE: Attendance is FREE but registration is a MUST. To register please call/sms/whatsapp: 08180495451 or send email to emailtotalchild@gmail.com

SPONSORS & VOLUNTEERS ARE WELCOME

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 to the children and young people coming for the Conference.
2. Resource Partner: Donate academic materials, products and other gift items to be given freely to the children and young people coming for the conference. You can also donate materials, equipment and facilities to support our cause.
3. Financial Partner: Donate fund to help us execute this Conference

Special thanks to those supporting us:
* In Service of Humanity Charity Foundation, Lagos - @isohfoundation
* Onus Communications, Ibadan - @onuscommunications

For more information please contact:

CENTRE FOR TOTAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT
18, Anfani Road, Off Ring Road, Challenge, Ibadan
www.facebook.com/totalchilddev
www.instagram.com/totalchildev
Tel: 08180495451; 08101809463

DAY 08 OF THE 30 DAYS CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
In commemoration of the World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse – November 19
Brought to you by the Centre for Total Child Development (CTCD)

RESPONDING TO CHILD ABUSE

Responding to situations of child abuse, involves at least two components:
• Ensuring that the child’s immediate needs are being met and that they are safe from further harm in a comforting environment
• Ensuring that the matter is not sidelined but reported in the appropriate manner in the best interest of the child.

The immediate physical and emotional consequences of abuse require a quick and appropriate response. Each incident of abuse should be examined and assessed so that necessary medical and psychosocial support can be provided. The survivor’s immediate or long-term vulnerability must be taken into consideration, and the survivor’s own decisions must be respected during the whole process. A response which does not respect confidentiality and which lacks sensitivity and understanding can result in the child feeling further victimized.

When children have been sexually abused, for example, it will sometimes be necessary for counselling to be undertaken with the family in order to ensure that the child is believed, supported and provided with the means of returning to normal life. Family members may also need help - for example, when parents feel guilty that they have failed to protect their child. Families may need particular support in situations where the perceived loss of their honour might lead to rejection of the child.

With the agreement of the survivor, governmental agencies such as the police, judiciary and welfare services will need to be involved. All actions need to take account of criminal and child protection legislation within the country, and be dealt with in conjunction with national and local authorities. It is essential that in this process the survivor’s confidentiality be respected, including the right to decide whether to seek legal redress. All actions taken should be consistent with the principle of the child’s best interests, and in order to determine this the child’s own expressions of his/her wishes and feelings will be vital.

According to the Child’s Right Act, it is everyone’s duty to report a case of abuse when they come across it. Failure to do so constitutes an act of negligence. The Child’s Right Act calls on everyone, including members of the community, to be involved in ensuring that everyone follows the Act. As such it imposes a duty on community members to report any situation where it is ‘reasonably believed’ that a child’s right is being abused.

Teachers, children workers, parents and community members must:
• take seriously any concerns raised
• take positive steps to ensure the protection of children who are the subject of any concerns
• supports children, staff or other adults who raise concerns or who are the subject of concerns
• act appropriately and effectively in instigating or co-operating with any subsequent process of investigation
• be guided through the child protection process by the principle of ‘best interests of the child’
• listen to and takes seriously the views and wishes of children
• work in partnership with parents/carers and/or other professionals to ensure the protection of children.

Challenges to reporting

It is often difficult for an abused child or witness to disclose that abuse is taking place, especially to someone in authority. It is especially difficult if the report could result in the removal of the child or abuser from the home or the child being expelled from school if reporting on teachers’ abuse. Reporting may also result in anger and blame toward the child in the family and the community. In many cases a child will say nothing, as disclosure may be perceived as having even worse consequences. On the other hand, children may know that nothing will happen if they contact the social and legal system. It is not uncommon that the survivors of sexual abuse are themselves treated as the criminals.

How to talk to a child who’s reporting an abuse

If a child tells you or wants to talk to you about an abuse:

• Stay calm and be reassuring
• Find a quiet place to talk
• Believe in what you are being told
• Listen, but do no press the child for information
• Say that you are glad that the child told you
• Say that you will do your best to protect and support the child
• If necessary, seek medical help and contact the police as soon as possible
• If your child has told another adult, such as another teacher, contact them. Their advice may make it easier to help your child
• Determine if this incident may affect how your child reacts at school. It may be advisable to liaise with you child’s teacher or head teacher depending on the issue
• Acknowledge that your child may have angry, sad or even guilty feelings about what happened, but stress that the abuse was not the child’s fault. Acknowledge that you will probably need help dealing with your own feelings
• Seek counselling for yourself and your child where possible

Do the following:

• Believe the child.
• Create a rapport with the child.
• Show a measure of trust.
• Show a measure of accessibility and reliability.
• Assure the child of confidentiality which is reasonable.
• Be realistic and explain circumstances as they are likely to happen.
• Ensure privacy is obtained to enable the child to talk in confidence.
• Be patient: let the child go on at her/his own pace. Changing behaviour is difficult and calls for a lot of patience. You should listen carefully, patiently and with understanding.
• Accept the child the way she is.
• Relaxed atmosphere: The room should also be comfortable where possible and the atmosphere relaxing.
• Commitment: You must show a high degree of commitment.

Don’t do the following:

• Do not ask accusing questions.
• Do not be overly formal.
• Do not be judgmental.
• Do not miss appointments keep promises.
• Do not read, talk on the phone etc when the child is talking to you.
• Do not give information about the child unless professionally required.
• Do not assure the child about matters you have no control over.
• Do not interview in open space where there is likely to be interruptions and eavesdroppers.
• Do not pressure the child to speak.
• Do not rush the client.
• Do not go to a place where the child feels the need to leave as soon as possible.
• When you agree to offers to assist, you have to be committed. If you are not able to be committed then it is not useful for you to offer any assistance.

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If you know any child that is going through any form of child abuse please help the child to get help by reporting the abuse to the appropriate authority. CHILD ABUSE is all forms of physical and/or emotional maltreatment, sexual abuse, neglect, commercial or other exploitation of a child resulting in actual or potential harm to the child’s health, survival, development or dignity.

In all actions concerning the child, his or her best interest and well-being must be given paramount consideration.

The use of a child for the purpose of begging for alms, prostitution, domestic or sexual labour, as a slave or practices similar to slavery, forced or compulsory labour or for any purpose that deprives the child of the opportunity to attend and remain in school is a crime and it attracts imprisonment for a term of 10 years.

Employing any person under 18 years as domestic help outside his home or family environment is a crime that attracts 5 years imprisonment.

Anybody who has sexual intercourse with a child less than 18 years will be convicted to imprisonment for life.

Exposing or involving a child in the use of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances is an offence liable to life imprisonment.

Every form of child abuse is a serious offence that is punishable by the law. Every child has the right to be free from every form of abuse.

Report any cases of child abuse to the Nigerian Police, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), your state Ministry of Women and Children Affairs or any NGO (Non-governmental Organisation) that advocates for the rights of children. If you notice any form of child abuse and you do not report, you are as guilty as the person committing the crime. Let’s join our hands to make the world a better place for children to live and grow.

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The Centre for Total Child Development, Ibadan cordially invites you to her 2021 ANNUAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION CONFERENCE and the Child Development in Nigeria Merit Award

THEME: Protecting Children, Promoting Healthy Families and Preserving Communities

FEATURES: Plenary Sessions | Workshops | Skill Seminars | Walk Against Child Abuse | Inter-School Child Abuse Awareness Competition | Award Presentations & Prize Giving

DATE: 19th November, 2021

VENUE: Oyesina Hall, Oke Bola, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

TIME: 9.00am prompt

PARTICIPANT: Students in secondary schools, voluntary organisations, religious institutions and orphanage homes, teachers, parents, children workers, and other stakeholders

ATTENDANCE: Attendance is FREE but registration is a MUST. To register please call/sms/whatsapp: 08180495451 or send email to emailtotalchild@gmail.com

SPONSORS & VOLUNTEERS ARE WELCOME

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 to the children and young people coming for the Conference.
2. Resource Partner: Donate academic materials, products and other gift items to be given freely to the children and young people coming for the conference. You can also donate materials, equipment and facilities to support our cause.
3. Financial Partner: Donate fund to help us execute this Conference
For more information please contact:

CENTRE FOR TOTAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT
18, Anfani Road, Off Ring Road, Challenge, Ibadan
www.facebook.com/totalchilddev
www.instagram.com/totalchildev
Tel: 08180495451; 08101809463

DAY 06 OF THE 30 DAYS CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
In commemoration of the World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse – November 19
Brought to you by the Centre for Total Child Development (CTCD)

CHILD NEGLET

Child neglect is deliberately, or through carelessness or negligence, failing to provide for, or secure for a child, their rights to physical safety and development. Neglect is sometimes called the ‘passive’ form of abuse in that it relates to the failure to carry out some key aspect of the care and protection of children which results in the significant impairment of the child’s health or development including a failure to thrive emotionally and socially.

Neglect includes abandonment, the failure to properly supervise and protect children from harm as much as is feasible, the deliberate failure to carry out important aspects of care which results or is likely to result in harm to the child, the deliberate failure to provide medical care or carelessly exposing a child to harm for examples can amount to neglect.

Types of Child Neglect

When you think of a neglected child, you probably think of a child without food or left at home alone for long periods of time. But neglect comes in many different forms. Here are the basic types of neglect:

• Educational neglect: Failing to enroll a child in school, allowing a child to repeatedly skip school, or ignoring a child’s special education needs

• Emotional neglect: Exposing a child to domestic violence or substance misuse, or not providing affection or emotional support

• Inadequate supervision: Leaving a child who can’t care for themself home alone, not protecting a child from safety hazards, or leaving the child with inadequate caregivers

• Medical neglect: Denying or delaying necessary or recommended medical treatment

• Physical neglect: Failing to care for a child’s basic needs like hygiene, clothing, nutrition, or shelter, or abandoning a child

Risk Factors of Child Neglect

Many parents don't set out to neglect their children. But, some parents aren't able to adequately meet a child's needs. Sometimes neglect is completely unintentional, such as the case of a young parent who doesn’t understand basic child development. They may not recognize how often their infant needs to be fed or changed.

At other times, the parents’ mental illness or substance abuse issues may prevent them from providing their children with adequate care. A parent who is under the influence of drugs may not be able to prevent their toddler from wandering outside alone.

The following factors have been found to increase children’s risk of being neglected:
• Child factors: Developmental delays
• Environmental factors: Poverty, lack of social support, or neighborhood distress
• Family factors: Single-parent households, domestic violence, or family stress
• Parent factors: Unemployment, low socioeconomic status, young maternal age, parenting stress, health issues, mental illness, or substance abuse issues

Warning Signs of Child Neglect

Often, it’s a teacher or a concerned neighbor who may recognize warning signs that a child is neglected. An underweight child who only rarely attends school or a young child who plays outside at all hours of the day without an adult in sight may raise red flags.

There are a number of signs that could indicate the possibility that a child is being neglected, including:
• Frequent absences from school
• Lacks sufficient clothing or is inappropriately dressed for the weather
• Steals or begs for food or money
• Is consistently dirty or has severe body odor
• Misuses alcohol or drugs
• Lacks needed medical or dental care, glasses, or immunizations
• States that no one is home to provide care
• Signs that a parent or caregiver may not be caring for a child adequately include:
• Irrational or bizarre behavior
• Seems apathetic or depressed
• Appears to be indifferent toward a child
• Misuses drugs or alcohol

Consequences of Child Neglect

When kids are neglected, this maltreatment impacts their overall development and health. In fact, neglect has been linked to later physical, psychological, and behavioral consequences. Even if a child is removed from a bad situation, the consequences of neglect can last for a long time and can even lead to high-risk behaviors like substance misuse.

Here's a closer look at the consequences a child who is neglected may experience:

• Health and Development Problems: Malnourishment may impair brain development. A lack of adequate immunizations and medical problems could lead to a variety of health conditions. Research shows that 50.3% of children suffered from special health care needs three years after being removed from a neglectful situation.

• Cognitive Impairments: A lack of appropriate stimulation could lead to ongoing intellectual problems. Children with a history of neglect may have academic problems or delayed or impaired language development.

• Emotional Problems: Neglect can lead to attachment issues, self-esteem problems, and difficulty trusting others.

• Social and Behavioral Problems: Children who are neglected may struggle to develop healthy relationships, and they may experience behavior disorders or disinhibited social engagement disorder. Research shows that more than half of those who were mistreated in youth were at risk of substance abuse, delinquency, truancy, or pregnancy. Nearly 75% of all child maltreatment-related deaths include neglect. Fatal incidents of neglect are most likely to occur with children under the age of 7. Neglect fatalities most often stem from a lack of supervision, chronic physical neglect, or medical neglect.


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If you know any child that is going through any form of child abuse please help the child to get help by reporting the abuse to the appropriate authority. CHILD ABUSE is all forms of physical and/or emotional maltreatment, sexual abuse, neglect, commercial or other exploitation of a child resulting in actual or potential harm to the child’s health, survival, development or dignity.

In all actions concerning the child, his or her best interest and well-being must be given paramount consideration.

The use of a child for the purpose of begging for alms, prostitution, domestic or sexual labour, as a slave or practices similar to slavery, forced or compulsory labour or for any purpose that deprives the child of the opportunity to attend and remain in school is a crime and it attracts imprisonment for a term of 10 years.

Employing any person under 18 years as domestic help outside his home or family environment is a crime that attracts 5 years imprisonment.

Anybody who has sexual intercourse with a child less than 18 years will be convicted to imprisonment for life.

Exposing or involving a child in the use of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances is an offence liable to life imprisonment.

Every form of child abuse is a serious offence that is punishable by the law. Every child has the right to be free from every form of abuse.

Report any cases of child abuse to the Nigerian Police, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), your state Ministry of Women and Children Affairs or any NGO (Non-governmental Organisation) that advocates for the rights of children. If you notice any form of child abuse and you do not report, you are as guilty as the person committing the crime. Let’s join our hands to make the world a better place for children to live and grow.

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The Centre for Total Child Development, Ibadan cordially invites you to her 2021 ANNUAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION CONFERENCE and the Child Development in Nigeria Merit Award

THEME: Protecting Children, Promoting Healthy Families and Preserving Communities

FEATURES: Plenary Sessions | Workshops | Skill Seminars | Walk Against Child Abuse | Inter-School Child Abuse Awareness Competition | Award Presentations & Prize Giving

DATE: 19th and 20th November, 2021

VENUE: Oyesina Hall, Oke Bola, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

TIME: 9.00am prompt

PARTICIPANT: Students in secondary schools, voluntary organisations, religious institutions and orphanage homes, teachers, parents, children workers, and other stakeholders

ATTENDANCE: Attendance is FREE but registration is a MUST. To register please call/sms/whatsapp: 08180495451 or send email to emailtotalchild@gmail.com

SPONSORS & VOLUNTEERS ARE WELCOME

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 to the children and young people coming for the Conference.
2. Resource Partner: Donate academic materials, products and other gift items to be given freely to the children and young people coming for the conference. You can also donate materials, equipment and facilities to support our cause.
3. Financial Partner: Donate fund to help us execute this Conference
For more information please contact:

CENTRE FOR TOTAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT
18, Anfani Road, Off Ring Road, Challenge, Ibadan
www.facebook.com/totalchilddev
www.instagram.com/totalchildev
Tel: 08180495451; 08101809463

DAY 05 OF THE 30 DAYS CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
In commemoration of the World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse – November 19
Brought to you by the Centre for Total Child Development (CTCD)

EMOTIONAL CHILD ABUSE

Emotional child abuse happens when a child is repeatedly made to feel worthless, unloved, alone or scared. Also known as psychological or verbal abuse, it is the most common form of child abuse. It can include constant rejection, hostility, teasing, bullying, yelling, criticism and exposure to family violence. The impacts of emotional abuse are just as harmful as physical abuse. Emotional abuse is particularly damaging to a child’s self-esteem and emotional wellbeing.

Indicators that emotional abuse may be occurring is when the family or teacher:
• constantly blames or puts down a child
• acts in a cold and rejecting manner towards the child
• Is indifferent to child's problems or welfare
• withholds affection from the child
• shows preferential treatment to other students or other children in the family

Humiliating or Degrading Punishment takes various forms such as psychological punishment, verbal abuse, ridicule, isolation, and ignoring the child.

While corporal punishment is meant to cause physical pain, emotional punishment is meant to humiliate the child and cause psychological pain. Similar to negative verbal punishment, but much more severe, it can include public ridicule, sarcasm, threats, name-calling, yelling, and commanding, or other humiliating actions, such as denying a child clothing or food or forcing them to stay in undignified positions for everyone to see and comment on.

Types of emotional child abuse

1. Inappropriate control: Parents exercise overcontrol – which robs children of the opportunities for self-assertion and self-development. Or parents show a lack of control – which puts children in dangerous situations. Or parents show inconsistent control – leaves the children feeling anxious and confused.

2. Sabotaging: Child abuser will sabotage a child’s calm and peace, ruins a child’s sense of security. E.g if a child looks forward to a TV show, at the last minute, the emotional child abuser set forth a ridiculously long chore list to be done before the child can watch the show. Or deliberately schedule a family meeting at the same time that a child had planned ahead of time to attend a friend’s birthday party.

3. Isolating: Parent keep the child away from family, friends, and peers, punish child for engaging in normal activities. Force the child to do excessive chores or studying to keep them isolated. The child don’t have same opportunities as his/her peers to engage in social interactions but be forced to constantly sacrifice his childhood for the sake of the parents’ demands.

4. Terrorizing: Parents threaten the child verbally; yell, scream, or curse, swing from rage to warmth to rage. Emotionally abused children often end up extremely attuned to parents’ tone of voice, slightest movements, nonverbal cues – trying to avoid a blow-up.

5. Scapegoating: Often, the child abuser encourage, through his or her actions and treatment of the scapegoat, the other children to also pick on the scapegoat. So that the scapegoat has no allies in the family.

Examples emotional child abuse

Typically, repeated incidents of abuse build up over time and cause lasting effects upon a child's development and wellbeing. However a single incident can cause serious harm as well.
Some examples of emotional abuse include:
* Continually ignoring or rejecting a child
* Physically or socially isolating a child
* Forcing a child to do things by scaring them
* Exposing a child to domestic violence
* Constantly criticising, humiliating or blaming a child
* Constantly swearing, yelling or screaming at a child
* Making a child feel different from other family members
* Telling a child that they’re worthless, unloved or not enough
* Withholding love, support, praise or attention from a child
* Bullying, teasing, insulting or belittling a child
* Having unrealistic expectations or unreasonable demands of a child
* Not allowing a child to explore, express themselves, learn or make friends
* Treating a child badly because of things they can’t change (eg. disability, gender, sexuality)
* Threatening abuse or threats to harm loved ones or pets

Possible signs of emotional abuse

Signs that a child might be experiencing emotional abuse can include:
• Avoiding or running away from home
• Low self-image, self-esteem and confidence
• Delays in development or decline in school work
• Often anxious, distressed or afraid of doing something wrong
• Demanding, disruptive or secretive behaviour
• Extremes of behaviour – very aggressive to very passive
• Trying too hard to please or failure to connect with parents
• Being withdrawn or having difficulty relating to others
• Feels worthless, unloved or unwanted
• Increased fear, guilt and self-blame
• Lying, stealing or lack of trust in adults
• Self-harming or suicidal thoughts
• Drug and alcohol use

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If you know any child that is going through any form of child abuse please help the child to get help by reporting the abuse to the appropriate authority. CHILD ABUSE is all forms of physical and/or emotional maltreatment, sexual abuse, neglect, commercial or other exploitation of a child resulting in actual or potential harm to the child’s health, survival, development or dignity.

In all actions concerning the child, his or her best interest and well-being must be given paramount consideration.

The use of a child for the purpose of begging for alms, prostitution, domestic or sexual labour, as a slave or practices similar to slavery, forced or compulsory labour or for any purpose that deprives the child of the opportunity to attend and remain in school is a crime and it attracts imprisonment for a term of 10 years.

Employing any person under 18 years as domestic help outside his home or family environment is a crime that attracts 5 years imprisonment.

Anybody who has sexual intercourse with a child less than 18 years will be convicted to imprisonment for life.

Exposing or involving a child in the use of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances is an offence liable to life imprisonment.

Every form of child abuse is a serious offence that is punishable by the law. Every child has the right to be free from every form of abuse.

Report any cases of child abuse to the Nigerian Police, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), your state Ministry of Women and Children Affairs or any NGO (Non-governmental Organisation) that advocates for the rights of children. If you notice any form of child abuse and you do not report, you are as guilty as the person committing the crime. Let’s join our hands to make the world a better place for children to live and grow.

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The Centre for Total Child Development, Ibadan cordially invites you to her 2021 ANNUAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION CONFERENCE and the Child Development in Nigeria Merit Award

THEME: Protecting Children, Promoting Healthy Families and Preserving Communities

FEATURES: Plenary Sessions | Workshops | Skill Seminars | Walk Against Child Abuse | Inter-School Child Abuse Awareness Competition | Award Presentations & Prize Giving

DATE: 19th and 20th November, 2021

VENUE: Oyesina Hall, Oke Bola, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

TIME: 9.00am prompt

PARTICIPANT: Students in secondary schools, voluntary organisations, religious institutions and orphanage homes, teachers, parents, children workers, and other stakeholders

ATTENDANCE: Attendance is FREE but registration is a MUST. To register please call/sms/whatsapp: 08180495451 or send email to emailtotalchild@gmail.com

SPONSORS & VOLUNTEERS ARE WELCOME

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 to the children and young people coming for the Conference.
2. Resource Partner: Donate academic materials, products and other gift items to be given freely to the children and young people coming for the conference. You can also donate materials, equipment and facilities to support our cause.
3. Financial Partner: Donate fund to help us execute this Conference
For more information please contact:

CENTRE FOR TOTAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT
18, Anfani Road, Off Ring Road, Challenge, Ibadan
www.facebook.com/totalchilddev
www.instagram.com/totalchildev
Tel: 08180495451; 08101809463

DAY 04 OF THE 30 DAYS CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
In commemoration of the World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse – November 19
Brought to you by the Centre for Total Child Development (CTCD)

PUNISHMENT FOR CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE

Part III of the Child’s Right Act of 2003, Section 31 and 32 clearly states the punishment for child sexual abuse;

31. Unlawful sexual intercourse with a child, etc.

(1) No person shall have sexual intercourse with a child.

(2) A person who contravenes the provision of Subsection (1) of this section commits an offence of rape and is liable on conviction to IMPRISONMENT FOR LIFE.

(3) Where a person is charged with an offence under this section, it is immaterial that‐

(a) the offender believed the person to be of or above the age of eighteen years; or

(b) the sexual intercourse was with the consent of the child.

32. Forms of sexual abuse and exploitation

(1) A person who sexually abuses or sexually exploits a child in any manner not already mentioned under this Part of this Act commits an offence.

(2) A person who commits an offence under subsection (1) of this section is liable on conviction to IMPRISONMENT FOR A TERM OF FOURTEEN YEARS.

The Child’s Right Act 2003 came into force on the 31st July, 2003 immediately when it was signed by the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It is a law that provides for and protects the rights of a child in Nigeria and other related matters. The Child’s Right Act 2003 defines a child as person under 18 years of age.

The purpose of this Act is to extend, promote and protect the rights of children in Nigeria, in accordance with provisions of Chapter IV of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, or any successive constitutional provisions relating to fundamental human rights and as defined in the 1989 UNCRC in which Nigeria is a signatory.

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If you know any child that is going through any form of child abuse please help the child to get help by reporting the abuse to the appropriate authority. CHILD ABUSE is all forms of physical and/or emotional maltreatment, sexual abuse, neglect, commercial or other exploitation of a child resulting in actual or potential harm to the child’s health, survival, development or dignity.

In all actions concerning the child, his or her best interest and well-being must be given paramount consideration.

The use of a child for the purpose of begging for alms, prostitution, domestic or sexual labour, as a slave or practices similar to slavery, forced or compulsory labour or for any purpose that deprives the child of the opportunity to attend and remain in school is a crime and it attracts imprisonment for a term of 10 years.

Employing any person under 18 years as domestic help outside his home or family environment is a crime that attracts 5 years imprisonment.

Anybody who has sexual intercourse with a child less than 18 years will be convicted to imprisonment for life.

Exposing or involving a child in the use of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances is an offence liable to life imprisonment.

Every form of child abuse is a serious offence that is punishable by the law. Every child has the right to be free from every form of abuse.

Report any cases of child abuse to the Nigerian Police, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), your state Ministry of Women and Children Affairs or any NGO (Non-governmental Organisation) that advocates for the rights of children. If you notice any form of child abuse and you do not report, you are as guilty as the person committing the crime. Let’s join our hands to make the world a better place for children to live and grow.

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The Centre for Total Child Development, Ibadan cordially invites you to her 2021 ANNUAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION CONFERENCE and the Child Development in Nigeria Merit Award

THEME: Protecting Children, Promoting Healthy Families and Preserving Communities

FEATURES: Plenary Sessions | Workshops | Skill Seminars | Walk Against Child Abuse | Inter-School Child Abuse Awareness Competition | Award Presentations & Prize Giving

DATE: 19th and 20th November, 2021

VENUE: Oyesina Hall, Oke Bola, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

TIME: 9.00am prompt

PARTICIPANT: Students in secondary schools, voluntary organisations, religious institutions and orphanage homes, teachers, parents, children workers, and other stakeholders

ATTENDANCE: Attendance is FREE but registration is a MUST. To register please call/sms/whatsapp: 08180495451 or send email to emailtotalchild@gmail.com

SPONSORS & VOLUNTEERS ARE WELCOME

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 to the children and young people coming for the Conference.
2. Resource Partner: Donate academic materials, products and other gift items to be given freely to the children and young people coming for the conference. You can also donate materials, equipment and facilities to support our cause.
3. Financial Partner: Donate fund to help us execute this Conference
For more information please contact:

CENTRE FOR TOTAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT
18, Anfani Road, Off Ring Road, Challenge, Ibadan
www.facebook.com/totalchilddev
www.instagram.com/totalchildev
Tel: 08180495451; 08101809463

Stop the child abuse