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My stories are about people and events in Norwich and sometimes out and about the Upper Valley, The stories are meant to inspire and bring the community together. I will do my best to write positive stories and offer you some informative topics also.

An important message from the Norwich Police department.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Apr 28, 2020

This post is from the Norwich Police department and basically reminds parents and their children that their are guidelines that can keep them in the know. Please take some time to review them. Photo courtesy of the Norwich PD.

This poster shows what your children need to know to keep them safe

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

What adults need to know:

• BELIEVE YOUR CHILD if they report abuse
• Do not blame them for what happened
• Listen and reassure them but avoid asking too many questions
• Talk to your kids in terms that they understand and explain what sexual abuse is
• Be aware that most victims of sexual abuse know the abuser
• Reassure your kids that they will not be in trouble if they are victimized

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