In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, GWP proudly presents a powerful and necessary publication dedicated to raising awareness and promoting action around child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA).
Titled “Safeguarding Our Children: Understanding, Preventing, and Addressing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (CSEA),” this thematic issue combines research, lived experience, expert knowledge, and advocacy into a resource that educates, empowers, and inspires change.
Inside this publication, you’ll find:
- Raise awareness about Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (CSEA)
- Provide educational insights and prevention tools
- Use the power of writing and storytelling to advocate for safeguarding children
- Create a safe, reflective space for readers and writers to learn, feel, and act
What It Covers:
1. Understanding CSEA
- Clear definitions of child sexual abuse and exploitation
- Types and patterns of abuse, including grooming and digital exploitation
- Signs and red flags for parents, caregivers, and educators
2. Case Study Reflections – Dew, Dawn, and Daybreak
- A unique narrative structure presenting anonymized case-based reflections
- Captures the lived experiences of survivors or inspired fictionalized accounts rooted in truth
- Explores the emotional and psychological impact of abuse on children over time
3. Preventive Strategies
- Practical steps for parents, guardians, teachers, and communities
- Emphasizes awareness, communication, and safeguarding policies
4. Healing & Support
- Insight into psychological and emotional recovery
- Advocacy for survivor-centered approaches
- Emphasizes the role of empathy and community in healing
5. Call to Action
- Encourages readers (especially writers, educators, and advocates) to use their voices to:
- Share information
- Educate others
- Push for stronger protection policies
- Create safe creative spaces for children
Why this matters: Every child deserves a safe, nurturing environment to grow and thrive. This publication invites you to be part of the solution — to listen, to learn, and to advocate.
Why It’s Important for GWP:
- This marks GWP’s continuous advocacy-focused publication tackling a sensitive, global issue through writing.
- It strengthens GWP’s positioning as a platform that combines creativity with real-world impact.
- It opens the door for similar advocacy publications in the future — mental health, gender-based violence, literacy, etc.