'The Silent Crisis' challenges readers to take a new look at how they protect children from child sexual abuse.

After working as a Police Officer in the Child Sexual Abuse Unit, mother of two Amanda Robinson developed a deep empathy and compassion for the victims of abuse and an in-depth understanding of the dynamics involved in child sexual abuse including the physical, emotional and spiritual wounds that are inflicted upon its young victims. 

The focus of this book is to guide you and your children to develop, trust and follow your instincts and to assist you to build the kind of relationship with your children that will foster open communication and trust, qualities that are essential in preventing the silent crisis of sexual abuse.

'The Silent Crisis' examines:

• What parents can do on a daily basis to prevent sexual abuse happening to their children,
• Why “stranger danger” is not a viable strategy for protecting children,
• What to do if you suspect someone you know, love or trust of child sexual abuse,
• How to protect children from the cyber predator,
• Some of the myths and misconceptions about paedophiles and child molesters,
• Common characteristics of paedophiles and an in-depth look at how they commonly operate,
• How sexual abuse impacts the developing brain, and
• Many strategies on how to keep children safer.

Parents are advised on how to teach their children to be aware of what is happening around them and to assist them in making sensible decisions based on what they see and feel – not based on social conditioning, fear and ignorance.

As you read this book you will learn ways to improve and foster trust and communication with your children and in your ability to protect them.  You will learn ways to teach children to trust their own inner voice and to think on their feet, making them less likely to fall victim to the wiles of an abductor. And, if they do come into contact with such a predator, they will stand a far greater chance of survival.  Besides good sound practical advice-

YOU WILL LEARN:

• How your relationship with your children is not only critical in keeping them safer, but in improving the world we live in and protecting all children.
• How to help your children to develop a healthy self-esteem,
• The importance of resiliency and how to help your children develop a resilient mindset.
• How to honour and develop your child’s instincts and
• Simple things you can do every day to improve your children’s safety and foster a loving and trusting relationship with them.

'The Silent Crisis' can be thought of as a guide to empower parents and children by becoming aware of the potential dangers.  It questions some of the usual child-rearing practices that most of us take for granted but which may be contributing to our children’s vulnerability to the child sexual predator and offers new ideas and strategies to consider.

The book also provides a checklist of things to look out for if child sexual abuse is suspected as well as guiding principles to develop a family safety plan.

'The Silent Crisis' is a must for all people who wish to protect children and is sure to generate new and fresh thinking in the minds of all who read it.

Amanda volunteers within the community providing support to families to develop and strengthen their parenting skills.  She also has experience as a Commercial Charter Pilot and Flying Instructor and currently lives in Perth, Western Australia with her husband and two children.

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