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ELENA RAPTI, MP GREECE Member of the Parliamentary

Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development, of

Network of contact parliamentarians to stop sexual

1 ELENA RAPTI, MP GREECE Member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, of the Committee on Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development, of the Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination, of the Network of contact parliamentarians to stop sexual violence against children. Coordinator of the ONE in FIVE campaign in Greece 1

European society; to consolidate democratic stability in Europe by backing political, legislative and constitutional reform The Greek

2 It consists of 47 member states The Council of Europe Objectives: to protect human rights, pluralist democracy and the rule of law; to promote awareness and encourage the development of Europe's cultural identity and diversity; to find common solutions to the challenges facing European society; to consolidate democratic stability in Europe by backing political, legislative and constitutional reform The Greek delegation in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe consists of 14 Members of Parliament. Head of the Greek delegation is Mrs. Dora Bakoyianni 2

3 Building a Europe for and with children A Council of Europe program for the promotion of children's rights and the protection of children from violence Council of Europe proposes four-year plan for children s rights 3

4 About one in five children in Europe falls victim of some kind of sexual violence Greece: 16%

Member of the Hellenic Parliament, Member of the Parliamentary

5 My job Inform and raise awareness on child abuse among the Greek society by using the tools of the Council of Europe Elena Rapti Member of the Hellenic Parliament, Member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Coordinator of the campaign ONE in FIVE in Greece

7 TV Spot 7

8 BOOK KIKO AND THE HAND 8

9 BOOK KIKO AND THE HAND 9

10 BOOK KIKO AND THE HAND 10

11 BOOK KIKO AND THE HAND 11

12 BOOK KIKO AND THE HAND 12

13 A child should not be touched by others on parts of the body usually covered by their underwear Nor children should touch others in those areas Their body belongs to them There are good and bad secrets There is good but also bad touch THE UNDERWEAR RULE 13

14 FIVE IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF THE RULE 1. Your body is your own No-one one is allowed to touch their body without their permission CHILDREN have the right to refuse a kiss or a touch should be taught to say NO, immediately and firmly, to inappropriate physical contact should be taught to get away from unsafe situations should be taught to tell a trusted adult THE UNDERWEAR RULE 14

PARENTS Tell your children it is not okay if someone looks at or touches their private parts

15 FIVE IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF THE RULE 2. Good touch bad touch Children do not always recognise appropriate and inappropriate touching PARENTS Tell your children it is not okay if someone looks at or touches their private parts of their body, or asks them to look at or touch someone else s private parts An obvious easy-to-remember border: THE UNDERWEAR THE UNDERWEAR RULE 15

to teach the difference between good and bad secrets Every secret that makes them anxious,

16 FIVE IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF THE RULE 3. Good secrets bad secrets Secrecy is a main tactic of sexual abusers PARENTS It s important to teach the difference between good and bad secrets Every secret that makes them anxious, uncomfortable, fearful or sad is not good and should not be kept On the contrary it should be told to a trustworthy adult THE UNDERWEAR RULE 16

ADULTS Should make sure their children know whom to turn to if they are worried, anxious or sad Should

17 FIVE IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF THE RULE 4. Prevention and protection are the responsibility of an adult Abused children feel shame, guilt and fear ADULTS Should make sure their children know whom to turn to if they are worried, anxious or sad Should be attentive and receptive to their children's feelings and behavior CHILDREN Should always feel that they can talk to their parents about this issue THE UNDERWEAR RULE 17

18 FIVE IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF THE RULE 5. Information, reporting & disclosure Children need to be instructed about adults who can be part of their safety network. Only one member of the safety network should live with the child The other should live outside the immediate family circle Children should know how to seek help from such a trust network THE UNDERWEAR RULE 18

19 FIVE IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF THE RULE Known perpetrators In most cases the perpetrator is someone known to the child. It is difficult for the children to understand that someone who knows them could abuse them. RULE A set rule must be in the house; informing parents regularly about someone who: gives him/her GIFTS asks him/her to keep SECRETS tries to spend time ALONE with the child THE UNDERWEAR RULE 19

20 FIVE IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF THE RULE Unknown perpetrators In some cases the perpetrator is a stranger PARENTS Teach your child simple rules about contact with strangers: never get into a car with a stranger never accept gifts or invitations from a stranger THE UNDERWEAR RULE 20

21 FIVE IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF THE RULE HELP Children should know that there are: professionals that can be particularly helpful Special welfare centers where they can seek help Helplines they can call to seek advice and help THE UNDERWEAR RULE 21

22 WHY THE UNDERWEAR RULE? Child abuse happens to children of every gender, every age, every skin colour, every social class and every religion The perpetrator is often someone the child knows and trusts The perpetrator can also be a child YOU CAN HELP PREVENT THIS HAPPENING TO YOUR CHILD Good communication is the key THE UNDERWEAR RULE 22

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SUSPECT CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE χ Do not get angry with

wrong χ Try not to be upset in front of your child χ Try not to jump

it Contact someone who could help, like a psychologist, child care

23 WHAT TO DO IF YOU SUSPECT CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE χ Do not get angry with the child χ Do not make your child feel as they have done something wrong χ Try not to be upset in front of your child χ Try not to jump to conclusions Reassure your child that you will do something about it Contact someone who could help, like a psychologist, child care specialist, doctor, social worker or the police THE UNDERWEAR RULE 23

facebook.com/oneinfivegreece twitter: www.

24 MATERIAL AND INFORMATION a TV Spot (an animated cartoon) a Book posters & postcards Website: facebook: twitter: THE UNDERWEAR RULE 24

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26 Work plan Elena RaptiMember of the Hellenic Parliament, Member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Coordinator of Member the ONE of the in FIVE Hellenic campaign Parliament, in Greece Member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe 26 Coordinator of the ONE in FIVE campaign in Greece

27 The Hellenic Model 27

28 Elena Rapti Member of the Hellenic Parliament, Member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Coordinator of the campaign ONE in FIVE in Greece 28

29 Ecumenical Patriarch Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic Speaker of the Hellenic Parliament Archbishop of Athens and all Greece Minister of Education and Religious Affairs Minister of Health Head of the Hellenic Police Deputy Ombudsman for the Rights of the child Directors of public and private TV channels Chairpersons of state child care institutions Volunteer groups Regional and Local Governors Special scientists and members of academia Elena Rapti Member of the Hellenic Parliament, Member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Coordinator of the ONE in FIVE campaign in Greece 29

30 Elena Rapti Member of the Hellenic Parliament, Member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Coordinator of the ONE in FIVE campaign in Greece 30

31 Elena Rapti Member of the Hellenic Parliament, Member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Coordinator of the ONE in FIVE campaign in Greece 31

32 The ONE in FIVE campaign cooperates with the Cyber Crime Unit of the Hellenic Police Elena Rapti Member of the Hellenic Parliament, Member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Coordinator of the ONE in FIVE campaign in Greece 32

33 Xanthi

34 Kavala

35 Florina

36 Larissa

37 Naupaktus

38 Lefkada

39 Sitia

40 Chania

41 Grevena

42 Athens ATHENS, Speech in the 3 rd Conference on Safer Internet Speech in the 3 rd Conference on Safer Internet, Athens, Thursday, February 6 th, 2014

43 Ioannina IOANNINA, Speech Speech in a Cyber Crime Unit, Ioannina, Friday 14 th, 2014

44 The ONE in FIVE campaign cooperates with the Hellenic Amateur Athletic Association-SEGAS Elena Rapti Member of the Hellenic Parliament, Member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Coordinator of the ONE in FIVE campaign in Greece 44

45 8 th International Marathon

46 Kastoria

47 Kastoria

48 Heraklion

49 Thessaloniki

50 Patras

51 2 nd International Night Semi-Marathon

52 The ONE in FIVE campaign cooperates with athletic summer camps and football clubs Elena Rapti Member of the Hellenic Parliament, Member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Coordinator of the campaign ONE in FIVE in Greece 52

53 Skouras Camps

54 Chalkidiki

55 Chalkidiki

56 PAOK Football Stadium

57 The ONE in FIVE campaign supported by local government Elena Rapti Member of the Hellenic Parliament, Member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Coordinator of the campaign ONE in FIVE in Greece 57

58 Iktinou pedestrian walk

59 Aristotelous square

60 Evosmos

61 Lefkada

62 Evosmos

63 32 nd Book Festival of Thessaloniki

64 Rethymnon

65 Chania

66 Evosmos

67 Kalamaria

68 Filothei-Psychiko

69 Peristeri

70 Piraeus

71 Ilioupoli

72 Markopoulo

73 Lavrio

74 Chalandri

75 Athens

76 Triandria

77 Agioi Anargyroi - Kamatero

78 Ossia Kseni Church

79 World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse

80 Panagia Deksia Church

81 Siatista

82 Agia Varvara Church

83 Agios Spyridon Church THESSALONIKI, Campaign stand in Agios Spyridon Church Campaign stand in Agios Spyridon Church, Thessaloniki, Wednesday, December 11 th, 2014

84 Drama ( Oneiroupoli ) DRAMA, Campaign stand in Oneiroupoli Campaign stand in Oneiroupoli, Drama, Sunday, December 15 th, 2014

85 Iktinou pedestrian walk THESSALONIKI, Campaign stand Campaign stand in the Iktinou pedestrian walk, Thessaloniki, Monday, December 23 rd, 2014

86 Serres ( ( Politeia ton Eyxon ) SERRES, Campaign stand Campaign stand in Politeia ton Eyxon, Serres, Saturday, December 28 th, 2014

87 Evosmos THESSALONIKI, Campaign stand Campaign stand in Evosmos. Thessaloniki, Wednesday, December 29 th, 2014

88 The ONE in FIVE campaign close to schools Elena Rapti Member of the Hellenic Parliament, Member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Coordinator of the ONE in FIVE campaign in Greece 88

89 41 st Primary School

90 34 th Primary School

91 43 rd Primary School

92 55 th Primary School

93 AKMI Institute of Vocational Training

94 Greek-French College De La Salle THESSALONIKI, Informative event Informative event at Greek-French College De La Salle, Thessaloniki, Wednesday, February 19 th, 2014

95 Activities carried out in several occasions Elena Rapti Member of the Hellenic Parliament, Member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Coordinator of the ONE in FIVE campaign in Greece 95

96 Athens

97 Ampelokipoi-Menemeni

98 Xanthi

99 Thessaloniki

100 Hortiatis

101 Greek Scout Corps

102 Thessaloniki International Fair

103 Ippokrateio General Hospital

104 G. Genimatas General Hospital

105 Ahepa General Hospital

106 The ONE in FIVE campaign cooperates with the Observatory for the Prevention of School Violence and Bullying & the Regional Directorate of Education of Central Macedonia Elena Rapti Member of the Hellenic Parliament, Member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Coordinator of the ONE in FIVE campaign in Greece

107 Kilkis KILKIS, Campaign stand Campaign stand in an informative event of the Observatory for the Prevention of School Violence and Bullying, Monday, January 20 th, 2014

108 Serres SERRES, Speech Speech in an informative event of the Observatory for the Prevention of School Violence and Bullying, Friday, January 31 st, 2014

109 Katerini KATERINI, Speech Speech in an informative event of the Observatory for the Prevention of School Violence and Bullying, Monday, February 3 rd, 2014

110 Veria VERIA, Speech Speech in an informative event of the Observatory for the Prevention of School Violence and Bullying, Tuesday, February 18 th,2014

111 The ONE in FIVE campaign banners Elena Rapti Member of the Hellenic Parliament, Member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Coordinator of the ONE in FIVE campaign in Greece 111

112 The ONE in FIVE campaign posters Elena Rapti Member of the Hellenic Parliament, Member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Coordinator of the ONE in FIVE campaign in Greece 112

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117 Elena Rapti Member of the Hellenic Parliament, Member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Coordinator of the ONE in FIVE campaign in Greece 117

PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION To the Minister of Justice, Transparency and Human Rights Strengthening the national legal framework on child abuse With respect to the necessity of further strengthening the

international agreements and conventions to which Greece is a signatory country b) of all relevant European Regulations and Directives and which of them and in what way they have been incorporated to

118 PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION To the Minister of Justice, Transparency and Human Rights Strengthening the national legal framework on child abuse With respect to the necessity of further strengthening the national legal framework and to achieve a uniformity of laws in the member states for the offences related to children sexual abuse, I asked the minister to inform me a) of all the relevant international agreements and conventions to which Greece is a signatory country b) of all relevant European Regulations and Directives and which of them and in what way they have been incorporated to our national legal system c)of all relevant national laws currently existing as well as all to which European and international institutional bodies operating with the aim of protecting children from sexual abuse Greece is a part of. 118

PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION To the Minister of Justice, Transparency and Human Rights Stricter criminal penalties for pedophiles I noted that the issue of child sexual abuse is in the top of the Council

119 PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION To the Minister of Justice, Transparency and Human Rights Stricter criminal penalties for pedophiles I noted that the issue of child sexual abuse is in the top of the Council of Europe priorities, being an enormous problem with the utmost serious social repercussions and I asked the Minister if he can proceed with reviewing the relevant criminal provisions, so that all crimes against sexual freedom of minors under the age of 15 will be considered hideous and be exemplary punished and if, in these new law reform, pedophiles will be exempted from the general leniency provisions related to sentences suspensions and to conditional prisoners release 119

Police Headquarters of Thessaloniki, which would have the capacity to handle delicate issues of children sexual abuse and violence,

120 PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION To the Minister of Citizens Protection The need to create a Subdivision for Minors in the General Diractorate of Thessaloniki I asked the minister to take all necessary steps in order to create a fully operational Minors Subdivision in the Police Headquarters of Thessaloniki, which would have the capacity to handle delicate issues of children sexual abuse and violence, an obligation that is expressly stated in the relevant Presidential Decree but still not discharged as far as Thessaloniki is concerned. 120

PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION To the Minister of Health Establishment of Houses for Children, victims of sexual abuse I asked the Minister to create,

Such houses will host children victims of sexual abuse and violence and will, by statutory power, be organized in a way so that all necessary

121 PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION To the Minister of Health Establishment of Houses for Children, victims of sexual abuse I asked the Minister to create, organize and fund two Children Houses in Athens and Thessaloniki, in the way similar houses currently operate in Sweden. Such houses will host children victims of sexual abuse and violence and will, by statutory power, be organized in a way so that all necessary procedures (medical examination, testimony and so on) will be carried out there, so that psychological burden for the child is diminished to the greatest possible extend. 121

PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION To the Minister of Education, Religion, Culture and Sports Training educators to combat sexual abuse of children With respect to the fact that schools are the most important

122 PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION To the Minister of Education, Religion, Culture and Sports Training educators to combat sexual abuse of children With respect to the fact that schools are the most important source of information for the children, I asked the Minister to educate and train public and private school teachers through special seminars in order to enable them to recognize cases of possible abuse and to teach children, in a simple and pedagogical manner, about the existing dangers and the value of sharing these serious incidents with their parents and teachers. 122

PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION To the Minister of Education, Religion, Culture and Sports Lessons in school on the sexual abuse of children With respect to the

the minister to incorporate into the daily program of the flexible zone lessons about children sexual abuse, thereby facilitating the open discussion

123 PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION To the Minister of Education, Religion, Culture and Sports Lessons in school on the sexual abuse of children With respect to the fact that public primary schools have a so called flexible zone where subjects of great importance, outside the curriculum, could be taught, I asked the minister to incorporate into the daily program of the flexible zone lessons about children sexual abuse, thereby facilitating the open discussion of delicate issues, distributing the relevant material of the Council of Europe and promoting awareness to parents, children and the school community. 123

124 Ministerial decision for Feasibility Approval of a Day Center for Children and Adolescents - victims of abuse/ neglect/ domestic violence by The Smile of the Child organization 124

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PROMOTING THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE ONE in FIVE CAMPAIGN TO STOP SEXUAL VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN EVENTS IN GREECE

PROMOTING THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE ONE in FIVE CAMPAIGN TO STOP SEXUAL VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN EVENTS IN GREECE PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL ABUSE AND EXPLOITATION Aiming to protect children from sexual