I get smacked when I’m in trouble, is this abuse?

This is not “abuse” unless you are injured during the smacking.

If a parent or caregiver chooses to punish you by smacking, they should never:

Use a closed fist
Use an object to smack you with
Smack you on the face or head
Leave marks on you.

If any of these things are happening to you, talk to someone and get help.

Who could you tell?

Your parents, another relative like an aunt, uncle or grandparent, a teacher, the school nurse, the school welfare officer, a service like SACL: 1800 806 292 or Kids Help Line: 1800 55 1800, a friend, a friend’s parents, your doctor.

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For more information

For more information about this or to contact the South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault go to the SECASA website.