Tiger’s Paw-tection Pointers

Disclosure is rarely a single moment One of the most common myths about child abuse disclosure is that a child will tell everything all at once. In reality, disclosure rarely works that way. Children often share information in pieces. They may hint, test reactions, or say something vague before offering more detail later. This is not a sign that a child is lying or being inconsistent—it’s a normal response to fear, confusion, and uncertainty about how adults will react. Why d

Big feelings are clues. Children often communicate stress, fear, or discomfort through their emotions and behaviors before they have the words to explain what’s wrong. This Paw-tection Pointer helps caregivers learn what to notice—and why it matters.