Psychological
Child sexual abuse can result in both short-term and long-term harm, including psychopathology in later life. Indicators and effects include depression, anxiety, eating disorders, … 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 … See more

Child sexual abuse prevention programmes were developed in the United States of America during the 1970s. Some programme are … 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 … See more

Child sexual abuse includes a variety of sexual offenses, including:
• sexual assault – a term defining offenses in which an adult … See more

The initial approach to treating a person who has been a victim of sexual abuse is dependent upon several important factors: See more

Demographics
Offenders are more likely to be relatives or acquaintances of their victim than strangers. A 2006–07 Idaho study of 430 cases found that … See more