Psychological
Child sexual abuse can result in both short-term and long-term harm, including psychopathology in later life. Indicators and effects include 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:
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Demographics
Offenders are more likely to be relatives or acquaintances of their victim than strangers. A … 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 … 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 delivered to children and can include one-to-one work and group work. Programmes delivered to parents were developed in … See more