CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE
National Sexual Assault Hotline: Confidential 24/7 Support - RAINN
RAINN is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline in partnership with more ...
When a perpetrator intentionally harms a minor physically, psychologically, sexually, or by acts of neglect, the crime is known as child abuse.
Child sexual abuse - Wikipedia
Child sexual abuse (CSA), also called child molestation, is a form of child abuse in which an adult or older adolescent uses a child for sexual stimulation.
Child Sexual Abuse Definition & Facts | Positive Childhood Alliance ...
Child sexual abuse is defined as sexual activity with a child by an adult, adolescent or older child.
Sexual Abuse | The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Child sexual abuse is any interaction between a child and an adult (or another child) in which the child is used for the sexual stimulation of the perpetrator ...
Child Sexual Abuse and Warning Signs - State of Michigan
Warning signs that a child is being sexually abused can be very different from child to child. They can show up immediately or well into the child's life.
Child Sexual Abuse Facts & Resources
Use the resources in this section to educate yourself with the facts about child abuse to protect children, heal families, and prevent child sexual abuse and ...
What are the Effects of Child Sexual Abuse? | Bravehearts
The effects of child sexual abuse on a child can vary. Children can suffer a range of psychological and behavioural problems.
Finding out your child, friend or family member has been sexually abused can be distressing and you might not know what to do next. We're here to support ...
A Bureau of Justice Statistics report shows 1.6 % (sixteen out of one thousand) of children between the ages of 12-17 were victims of rape/sexual assault.
It is estimated that 9.2% of children are sexually assaulted, according to the 2010 report from the US Department of Health and Human Services.
Child sexual abuse has been reported up to 80000 times a year, but the number of unreported instances is far greater, because the children are afraid to ...
Child Sexual Abuse - National Center for PTSD
What Are the Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse? It is not always easy to tell whether a child has been sexually abused. Because sexual abuse ...
About Child Sexual Abuse | Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention
Child sexual abuse refers to the involvement of a child (person less than 18 years old) in sexual activity that violates the laws or social taboos of society.
Adult Manifestations of Childhood Sexual Abuse - ACOG
Many obstetrician–gynecologists knowingly or unknowingly provide care to abuse survivors and should screen all women for a history of such abuse. Depression, ...
Protecting children from sexual abuse - European Commission
Child sexual abuse is a growing problem, both online and offline. The EU's Strategy for a more effective fight against child sexual abuse is the reference ...
Preventing Child Sexual Abuse Resources
Many children who experience sexual violence show physical, emotional, sexual, or verbal signs of abuse. These effects can lead to long-term stress and hardship ...
Child Sexual Abuse Material - Department of Justice
Underlying every sexually explicit image or video of a child is abuse, rape, molestation, and/or exploitation. The production of CSAM creates a permanent record ...
To learn more about how to prevent, identify, and respond to child sexual abuse, complete the MCASA Training Recognizing & Preventing Child Sexual Abuse here.
Spotting signs of child sexual abuse - NHS
1 in 20 children in the UK will experience child sexual abuse. Here are the signs to be aware of and what to do if you suspect a child is being sexually abused.