Gentle Ministries
Rights Of Children Checklist
- Live (Life)
- Be a child
- Be imperfect
- Be protected
- Be loved properly, and to love properly
- Be innocent
- Be part of family decisions
- Be heard, trusted, believed
- Be included
- Be Self
- Be happy and enjoy childhood
- Be respected
- Not be set aside
- Not be ignored
- Not be Abused: Verbally, Sexually, Physically, Emotionally, or Spiritually
- Not be touched inappropriately
- Have parents who know how to parent, and are good role models
- Have good, healthy discipline
- Have proper meals
- Have acceptance
- Have play time
- Have their own opinion
- Have, and express emotions (mad, sad, glad, jealousy & fear)
- Have friends, and the time to be with them
- Have Fun
- Have Shelter
- Have a safe place
- Eat
- Sleep
- Privacy
- Choose
- Dream
- Withdraw
- Speak & be heard
- Say “no”
- Say “yes”
- Ask for help and Receive it
- Give and Receive, with no hidden motive
- Grow and Learn at their own pace
Adapted from: Adult Survivors of Incest Group, Lake County Mental Health Center in Mentor, Ohio
Gentle Ministries
Helping Children Protect Themselves
- What an assault is so they can recognize it.
- They have the right to control who touches them.
- They can ask trusted adults about confusing behavior.
- It’s never their fault if assaulted.
- Sexual assault is always the perpetrator’s fault.
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People Reached
If Assaulted
If a Child Is Assaulted
Reassurance points:
- You are glad they told you.
- You believe them.
- It’s NOT their fault.
- You are sorry it happened.
- You will do your best to protect and support them.
📞 Emergency Contacts:
