Children Avoid Judgement

Explain why it is important to believe a child and avoid judgement

Over a period, you have been a role figure in that child’s life, you have gained their trust and they may feel now that you are someone that they can talk to. If that child one day tells you that Uncle Tom has kissed them or touched them on their restricted areas your first initial reaction must not be to dismiss their claims.
It is vital that your report any information immediately not doing so can be putting the child at further risk and harm.
Following the correct steps in reporting the claim is also vital and having no personal opinions on the matter, what is needed in cases of abuse is facts, you must never let anything stop you from protecting a child.