Child sexual abuse prevention strategies typically focus on teaching children ‘protective behaviours’, including telling a ‘trusted adult’. However, disclosure rates are low, and we know little about who they tell. We analysed data from over 3400 young people aged 10–18. After viewing hypothetical unsafe scenarios involving either an adult or peer, participants were asked whether – and whom – they would tell someone if such a situation occurred. Most (83.9 per cent) said they would tell someone about concerns involving an adult; fewer (79.3 per cent) would tell if they encountered an unsafe situation with a peer. Across adult and peer scenarios, participants were most likely to say they would approach their mother (about concerning behaviour of an adult, 68.7 per cent; or a peer, 63.1 per cent), a friend (64.4; 57.9 per cent) or their father (52.2; 48.9 per cent). Those most likely to tell a friend were girls and older children. Children in out-of-home care and community welfare organisations were less likely to tell someone about concerning behaviour from a peer/friend than in other organisational contexts. Although organisations must train staff in supporting young people who raise concerns or make disclosures, it is vital to consider the role of parents and other young people in hearing about concerns and building their capacity to respond appropriately.

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朋友和保障：年轻人对安全的看法以及他们会向谁分享安全问题

儿童性虐待预防策略通常侧重于教导儿童“保护行为”，包括告诉“可信赖的成年人”。然而，披露率很低，而且我们对他们告诉了谁知之甚少。我们分析了 3400 多名 10-18 岁年轻人的数据。在查看了涉及成人或同龄人的假设性不安全场景后，参与者被问及如果发生这种情况他们是否会告诉别人，以及他们会告诉谁。大多数人 (83.9%) 表示他们会告诉别人有关成年人的担忧；更少（79.3%）的人会说出他们是否遇到了同伴的不安全情况。在成人和同龄人的场景中，参与者最有可能说他们会接近他们的母亲（关于成年人的行为，68.7%；或同龄人，63.1%）、朋友（64.4；57.9%）或他们的父亲(52.2; 48.9%）。最有可能告诉朋友的是女孩和大一点的孩子。与在其他组织环境中相比，家庭外护理和社区福利组织中的儿童不太可能向某人讲述同伴/朋友的有关行为。尽管组织必须培训员工支持提出疑虑或进行披露的年轻人，但重要的是要考虑父母和其他年轻人在听取疑虑和培养他们做出适当回应的能力方面的作用。