Believe Them
Your job is to believe what the child is telling you.
Our Mission
The mission of the Guardians of the Children (GOC) is to recognize and react to child abuse and educate the public to do the same; to service as advocates to provide strength and stability to families in crises; and be an answer to the prayer of an abused child or teen for courage, support and protection.
What To Do
What to do if a child discloses sexual abuse
Remind Them
Remind the child that what happened is not their fault.
Listen Carefully
You need to listen carefully to the details the child is telling you.
Reassure Them
Reassure the child that they did the right thing telling you.
Stay Composed
Do not get angry or overly upset. You are there to support the child.
Report It
Above all else, report the incident to the authorities.
