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DB2502HSCO.pptxTHE IMPACT OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE
“LET’S KEEP THIS OUR LITTLE SECRET”
Nina Rodgers, HSCO 502
WHAT IS CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE?
Child sexual abuse is viewed as fondling, genitalia contact, forcing a child to engage in sexual activities, and exposing a child to sexual acts (Wallis, 2018).
Wallis, E. (2018). Treating victims of child sexual abuse. American Journal of Psychiatry, 175(11), 1065
BIGGEST MYTHS ABOUT CHILD ABUSE
The biggest myth is that a child is abused by a stranger. In, most cases the abuser is someone the child or parent knows, and is often trusted by the child and family.
34% of children were sexually abused by a family member(Jeglice, 2019).
59% were sexually abused by an acquaintance (Jeglic, 2019).
7% were sexually abused by a stranger (Jeglic, 2019).
Jeglic, E. (2019). Five myths about child sexual abuse. PsychologyToday, 1. Retrieved from
https ://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/protecting-children-sexual-abuse/201902/five-myths-about-child-sexual-abuse
WHO CAN BE SEXUALLY ABUSED
All children no matter the age or gender can be subject and vulnerable to sexual abuse, especially girls (National Center For Victims of Crime, 2011).
1 in 5 girls and 1 in 20 boys is a victim of child sexual abuse;
Self-report studies show that 20% of adult females and 5-10% of adult males recall a childhood sexual assault or sexual abuse incident;
During a one-year period in the U.S., 16% of youth ages 14 to 17 had been sexually victimized;
Over the course of their lifetime, 28% of U.S. youth ages 14 to 17 had been sexually victimized;
Children are most vulnerable to Child Sexual Abuse between the ages of 7 and 13.
National Center For Victims of Crime. (2011). Child sexual abuse statistics. The National Center for Victims of Crime. Retrieved from https ://victimsofcrime.org/media/reporting-on-child-sexual-abuse/child-sexual-abuse-statistics
STATICS REVEAL THAT EVERY SECOND A CHILD IS SEXUALLY ABUSED!
• Every 10 seconds a child is abused or raped
• Child sexual abuse is likely the most prevalent health problem children face with the most serious array of consequences. • About one in 10 children will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday
• About one in seven girls and one in 25 boys will be sexually abused before they turn 18.
• This year, there will be about 400,000* babies born in the U.S. that will become victims of child sexual abuse unless we do something to stop it.
Townsend, C. & Rheingold, A.A. (2013). Estimating a child sexual abuse prevalence rate for practitioners: studies. Charleston, S.C., Darkness to Light. Retrieved from www.D2L.org.
IMPACT AND EFFECTS CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE HAS ON A CHILD (Behavioral, Cognitive, Psychological)
The effects of child sexual abuse include behavioral, cognitive and psychological effects (Justin, 2016).
BEHAVORIAL EFFECTS
Distrust of others and themselves
Fear, Anger and anxiety
Sexual offending
Obsession with sex or complete hatred towards it
Mental Illness and Suicide
Isolation and withdrawal from people and activities
Extreme passivity
Justin, D. (2016). Early and long-term effects of child sexual abuse. Professional Psychology, 21(5), 35
IMPACT AND EFFECTS CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE HAS ON A CHILD (Behavioral, Cognitive, Psychological) CONTINUED….
COGNITIVE EFFECTS
Consciousness
Attachment disorders
Learning disorders
Memory disorders
PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS
Depression
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Low Self-Esteem
Shame, guilt and self-hatred
WAYS PARENTS CAN PREVENT CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE
Teach your child about boundaries and never allowing someone to make them uncomfortable.
Teach your child how to talk about their bodies and forbidden places that should not be touched.
Ensure them that you are available.
Give them the chance to raise new topics.
Let them know they won’t get in trouble if they tell and it’s not their fault if it does or did.
Tell someone they trust and keep telling until they get the necessary help.
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REFERENCES
Jeglic, E. (2019). Five myths about child sexual abuse. Psychology Today, 1. Retrieved from
Justin, D. (2016). Early and long-term effects of child sexual abuse. Professional Psychology, 21(5), 35
National Center For Victims of Crime. (2011). Child sexual abuse statistics. The National Center for Victims of Crime. Retrieved from https://victimsofcrime.org/media/reporting-on-child-sexual-abuse/child-sexual-abuse-statistics
Townsend, C. & Rheingold, A.A. (2013). Estimating a child sexual abuse prevalence rate for practitioners: studies. Charleston, S.C., Darkness to Light. Retrieved from www.D2L.org
Wallis, E. (2018). Treating victims of child sexual abuse. American Journal of Psychiatry, 175(11), 1065
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