Protector

Is a person who cares, defends or watches over another person (or thing) to ensure that the other is safe.​

Children's rights

Are basic standards to which every child is entitled to.
Every child has the right to live and grow with dignity. Children have the right to protection, provision and participation.
UNICEF - Convention on the Rights of the Child

Shelter

A shelter is a place which provides protection from different things. It is often a safe temporary place where one can go to get away from danger.​

 Primary victim
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Someone who has experienced some form of trauma, be it emotional, sexual, psychological or physical.

 Secondary victim
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​"A person who is present at the scene of an act of violence and who is injured as a direct result of witnessing the act."1
When a person is a victim of crime others are affected too. Parents, loved ones, children, and friends have many of the same emotions and struggles as the primary victim. 
​ 1(https://www.cafyonline.org/get-help/survivor-resources/secondary-victims/)

Safe touch

Safe touch respects a child's boundaries and well-being.
"Healthy touch is protective from child abuse." https://www.d2l.org/get-trained/
Article: Good vs Bad touch

Child abuse

"Child abuse is any form of physical, emotional and/or sexual mistreatment or lack of care that causes injury or emotional damage to a child or youth. The misuse of power and/or a breach of trust are part of all types of child abuse."
[1] https://www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/violence-bullying-and-abuse-prevention/educators/child-abuse-and-neglect-prevention/definitions-of-child-abuse-and-neglect

Bystander

A person who is present in a situation but is not directly involved in it. In relation to child abuse, a bystander is someone who witnesses an unsafe interaction

Upstander
 
A person who stands up to stop/mitigate a situation of abuse. 
​Being an upstander requires clarity and courage.