Responding to a Child's Disclosure of Abuse | NSPCC Learning

Our animation shows you how to respond when a child tells you about experiencing abuse. Visit NSPCC Learning for more information and resources https://www.nspcc.org.uk/listen

It is crucial that adults who work with children are able to respond supportively in the moment a child chooses to disclose, and to interact and communicate in a way that helps children feel listened to. The NSPCC’s Let Children Know You’re Listening animation outlines the key interpersonal skills that adults should use when a child discloses abuse and/or neglect, which can help make it clear they are listening and taking the child seriously.

These skills are grouped into three simple directions: 1. show you care, help them open up 2. take your time, slow down 3. show you understand, reflect back.