The molesting adult may tell the kid he won't see his mother again if he tells, for instance. But schools are emphasizing what is a good touch and a bad touch by an adult, and telling kids to be persistent telling grownups about abuse. Keep telling an adult until you find the adult that will help. Kids are told keeping secrets with adults is a bad idea. Knight thinks that message is getting through to kids, especially in the last five years.
Schools know it's wise to help.
Another move to reduce abuse of children would be to open more group homes for troubled youths, adds the Rev. Jerry Lowney, sociology professor at Carroll College in Helena. Lacking enough group homes, judges often face poor decisions, Lowney said. And more foster parents to care about and help troubled teens would help, he added. All Rights Reserved.