Redwoods Institute Appropriate Touch

Appropriate touch is... (select all that apply)

...for the child's benefit alone ...open, observable, and rare ...initiated by the child ...essential for good relationships

How many children will experience sexual abuse before they turn 18?

1 in 10

How can you show a child you care without touching?

All of the above

You reported an incident of inappropriate touch, but your supervisor did nothing. What should you do?

All of the above

Which of the following are examples of appropriate touch? (select all that apply)

High-fives, fist bumps, side hugs

What is "grooming," as referred to in this training?

Interactions with a child, designed to slowly break down physical barriers and make inappropriate touch seem normal to both the child and the staff

What is the "bathing suit rule," as defined in this training?

Staff should never touch a child anywhere that is normally covered by a bathing suit

Which of the following are examples of inappropriate touch? (select all that apply)

Touching on the thigh Lap sitting Piggy back rides Holding hands, tickling, wrestling

Which of the following are good ways to avoid inappropriate touch initiated by a child? (select all that apply)

Turn to the side when a child initiates a hug Hold up your hand for a high-five Model appropriate touch by your example

You witness an incident of inappropriate touch, and you report it to your supervisor. Which of the following is not true?

Your report documents this staff as a pedophile and sexual abuser