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- Teach children the correct names for all their different body parts, including their private parts.
- Help young children remember by using a description such as "body parts covered by a swimsuit".
- Establish family safety rules about touching.
Telling children that NO ONE has the right to touch them in a way that makes them feel uncomfortable. Teach kids to:
- Say words that mean NO ("Leave me alone"/ "Stop that"/"I don't want to do that").
- Get away.
- Tell a grown up.
Safety steps help children know what to do. It is important to remember it is NEVER a child's fault if someone breaks the touching rules. Children rarely lie about being abused. Believe the child who tells you he/she has been abused and seek professional help by reporting the abuse.
Local law enforcement agencies for Caddo and Bossier Parishes for reporting suspected child abuse:
- Shreveport Police Department: (318) 673-7300
- Bossier City Police Department: (318) 741-8611
- Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office: (318) 675-2150
- Bossier City Sheriff’s Office: (318) 965-2203
- Gingerbread House: (318) 674-2900
- Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana: (318) 425-8060
Ask Questions. Be informed. Know who your children spend time with.
FOLLOW YOUR GUT REACTIONS.
If you have any questions about who to call or when to call please feel free to call these agencies.
It is the policy of the Gingerbread House Children's Advocacy Center to provide employment, recruitment and training of volunteers, and services to clients without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Any grievance may be reported to Gingerbread House CAC at info@gingerbreadhousecac.org or 318-674-2900, to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement at lcle.la.gov, or to the Office of Civil Rights at https://www.ojp.gov/program/civil-rights. Contact the Louisiana Legislative Auditor Hotline if you suspect theft, fraud, waste, or abuse of public funds by anyone at 1-844-50-FRAUD (1-844-503-7283) or https://www.lla.la.gov/report-fraud to complete an online report.
