Information on how to recognize the signs and what to do about sexual abuse.
Excellent article by Nancy Faulkner, Ph.D.
This survivor of child sexual abuse says "Yes!"
Describes stages of grief observed in most parents who are dealing with the sexual abuse of their child.
From the American Psychiatric Association.
Long term effects of child abuse include fear, anxiety, depression, anger, hostility, inappropriate sexual behavior, poor self esteem, tendency toward substance abuse and difficulty with close relationships. Read more here.
One out of three girls, and one out of seven boys, are sexually abused by the time they reach the age of eighteen. Read more here.
Medical information written for school nurses, good resource.
Prevalence, lasting effects, and resources, an essay by clinical psychologist Jim Hopper.
If your child does reveal sexual abuse to you, the most important point is to take what your child says seriously. Readd more here.
What to do if you suspect child sexual abuse.
For Offices of Victim Services.
A listing of registries by state.
The nature of the crime constituting child sexual abuse is intertwined with the issue of victim secrecy. Read more here.
