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Child Sexual Abuse

Child Sexual Abuse. Brooke Anderson. What is S exual Abuse?. Any sexual act between an adult and a minor or two minors when one exerts power over the other.

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Child Sexual Abuse

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  1. Child Sexual Abuse Brooke Anderson

  2. What is Sexual Abuse? • Any sexual act between an adult and a minor or two minors when one exerts power over the other. • Forcing, coercing or persuading a child to engage in any type of sexual act. This, of course, includes sexual contact. It also includes non-contact acts such as exhibitionism, exposure to pornography, voyeurism and communicating in a sexual manner by phone or Internet. • An agonizing and traumatic experience for its victims. • An act punishable by law.

  3. Quick Facts • 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be sexually abused before she turns 18. • More than 90% of abusers are someone that the children know, love, or trust. • There are more than 39 million sexual abuse survivors in the United States. • The typical sex offender molests an average of117 children. • More than 60% of pregnant teens have been sexually abused. • 20% of child sexual abuse victims are under the age of eight. • Most never tell…

  4. Lasting Effects • Fear • Anxiety • Depression • Anger • Hostility • Inappropriate sexual behavior • Poor self-esteem • Tendency toward substance abuse • Difficulty with close relationships • Guilt

  5. Seven Steps to Protecting Our Children • Learn the facts • Minimize opportunity • Talk about it • Stay alert • Make a plan • Act on suspicions • Get involved

  6. Minimize Opportunity • Eliminate or reduce One-Adult/One-Child situations to dramatically lower the risk of sexual abuse for children.

  7. Talk About It • Children are afraid to tell about the abuse because: • The abuser shames the child. • The abuser is manipulative and tries to confuse the child. • The abuser sometimes threatens the child or a family member. • Children are afraid of disappointing their parents and disrupting the family. • Some children are too young to understand. • Many abusers tell the children that the abuse is okay or that it is a game.

  8. Stay Alert • There are a few signs that you can look for: • Emotional or behavioral signs: “too perfect” behavior, withdrawal, depression, unexplained anger and rebellion. • Sexual behavior and language that are not age-appropriate. • Some children do not even show signs.

  9. Make a Plan • If you suspect sexual abuse: • Don’t overreact • Offer support • Know the legal requirements for reporting • Know the agencies that handle reports of abuse: • Child services • Law enforcement

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