Throughout my career I talked to hundreds and hundreds of victims of sexual abuse. I have seen a lot of similarities developing in these victims; the most obvious being that they all appear to be lacking in self-esteem. They are often people who can't look you in the eye, who keep their heads down, especially when dealing with a male police officer. To me, this was hardly surprising if they had been abused by a male of similar age or appearance to…

A symptom is a sign or an indication of something. When someone has been subjected to child sexual abuse, there are several symptoms that will help those close to him/her validating that an abuse indeed took place. But it should be noted that every victim may manifest different signs and there is no telling if how long each symptom will last. …

Child sexual abuse is a serious crime that has constantly evolved through the years. Decades ago, sex offenders and pedophiles did not have the luxury of the internet as a tool for finding potential victims. But now, the web has enabled a dramatic increase in the number of child abuse victims all around the world. In fact, even developed nations like the United States are not exempted from this crime. Many American teens and children are becoming…