Child sexual abuse can result in both short-term and long-term harm, including psychopathology in later … See more

Incest between a child or adolescent and a related adult is known as child incestuous abuse, and has been identified as the most widespread form of child sexual abuse with a highly significant capacity to damage the young pers… See more

Child sexual abuse involves a variety of sexual offenses, such as:
• sexual assault – a term defining offenses in which an adult uses a minor for the purpose of sexual gratification; for example, rape (including … See more

Children who received supportive responses following disclosure had less traumatic symptoms and were abused for a shorter period of time than children who did not receive support. In general, studies have found … See more

The initial approach to treating a person who has been a victim of sexual abuse is dependent upon several important factors:
• Age at the time of presentation
• Circumstances of presentation for treatment… See more

Child sexual abuse prevention programmes were developed in the United States of America during the 1970s. Some programme are delivered to children and can include one-to-one work and group work. Progr… See more