Finding out that your son or daughter has been sexually abused is a very painful and distressing reality. Many parents fail to recover from it while the entire family relationship is put in turmoil and confusion. There are actually distinct effects of child sexual abuse on a particular family and most of those differences are based on who carried out the abuse. have I been assaulted…

A big obstacle to recovery is that often survivors of child sexual abuse (CSA) do not know that the problems they have are related to past experiences of CSA. They were completely unaware of the significant impact sexual abuse had in their emotional, physical, and mental life. sexually assaulted Tauranga

Instead they thought something is wrong with them and with their…

Beware of anyone who wants to be with your children more than you do. It surrounds us; everywhere. It acknowledges no boundaries, geographic or cultural. It's insidious and, at its extreme, life threatening. Fighting it is ridiculously simple, yet inexplicably avoided. Child sexual abuse is a criminal behavior that has always been with us and unfortunately always will.

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A big obstacle to recovery is that often survivors of child sexual abuse (CSA) do not know that the problems they have are related to past experiences of CSA. In fact, in my research 60% of the participants did not link their mental health problems to their history of sexual abuse. They were completely unaware of the significant impact sexual abuse had in their emotional, physical, and mental life. …

A number of victims will have communication difficulties whilst others fear disbelief; further, feelings of guilt and shame or a lack of approachable and trustworthy people to whom they can discuss abuse especially where abusers are within positions of trust/authority will be likely to impact upon disclosure. Mencap write that abusers tend to be male and work hard to gain positions of trust, seeking employment in areas where vulnerable people are likely to rely…

Research also found that "women and men are at risk... perpetrators are predominantly men and usually known rather than strangers" plus "a significant increase in the proportion of cases of abuse of men with learning disabilities reported" was noted. However, despite increased awareness/information on adult abuse, service agencies have not developed coordinated systems for reporting or recording sexual abuse.

Children have an…

Instead they thought something is wrong with them and with their way of thinking. They became angry and frustrated with themselves for being depressed without obvious reasons, having anxiety attacks that don't make any sense, and for being 'utterly defective'. What some professionals easily overlook is that the 'average' person does not link her/his emotional state today to experiences they had 30 years ago and which they might have partly forgotten. …

The unbelievable reality is that a person who sexually abuses children may seem very average and ordinary to the world. He/she may be a leader in the church, in the community or in business, a sports coach, scout leader, or celebrity. Sex offenders do not fit a classic stereotype and are not necessarily uneducated, unemployed, impoverished or an alcoholic.

The majority of people find sexual abuse and incest even more difficult…

Many families do not want to believe their child is being sexually abused even if the signs of child sexual abuse are staring them straight in the face. Unfortunately many families are in a similar situation where both parents are working full time and someone other than the biological parents are caring for their children. Under these circumstances the potential for child sexual abuse is more prevalent. Obviously under these circumstances it is tremendously…

Sexual assault can happen to both men and women of any age and include groping and inappropriate touching; vaginal, anal, or oral penetration; rape and attempted rape; and child molestation. Sexual assault and abuse can also include more subtle actions, such as derogatory name-calling, refusal to use contraception, deliberately causing unwanted physical pain during sex, and deliberately passing on sexual diseases or infections. …

In most areas of the country, there is the ability to get advice about the services available after sexual assault that does not require reporting to the police. These are called Sexual Assault Referral Centres and there are telephone numbers available for you to seek advice, confidentially. They help both men and women and give information about how you can access services including sexual health: the morning after pill, your risk of HIV and need for…

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…

In today's culture and society, child sexual abuse is considered a very serious crime. While there are corresponding heavy punishments for those who sexually violate children and minors, statistics still reflect a very ironical set of figures when it comes to how many children and teens are sexually abused each year. Not only does this crime exist in third world nations, you can as well cite thousands of cases here in the United States and the first…

The role we play as parents for our children is pretty tough. It is our job to ensure that they grow healthy and wholesome. It is also our job to protect them from any form of harm and danger out there. One specific risk our kids face is sexual abuse. And though most of us ignore it, this type of crime is actually very prevalent in American society. abused sexual…

The legal definition of sex crimes and sexual assault will oftentimes overlap. When sexual abuse includes physical harm or verbal sexual abuse, the type of sex crime may be considered "sexual assault" by the courts. Due to the malicious nature of these crimes, often times the courts will sentence those convicted to harsh consequences. Sentences vary from state to state, but all states include such penalties as large fines and jail time. People that…

Women incur the violence in nine out of ten cases of violence. One out of every three women report sexual or physical abuse in their lifetime, and these are the ones reported. abused sexual tauranga

Women are seen as an easy target to a male attacker. This should not be the case, as women can protect…

Sexual assault is an assault of a sexual aspect on someone else. Even if sexual assaults most often are by a guy on a woman, it may be by a guy on a guy, woman on a man or lady on a lady, adult on a kid, child on an adult or kid on a child. While sexual assaults are linked to the crime of rape, it may cover assaults which wouldn't be regarded as rape. What constitutes a sexual attack is determined by the laws of the jurisdiction where the assault…

What happens when children are sexually assaulted or molested? A lot of times, victims aren't able to cope with the consequences of being sexually, physically, and emotionally abused. The effects can in fact be very devastating, not only to the life of the victims, but to their families and friends as well. The immediate result is a grievous sense of loss. The mental and physical being of a child victim suffer huge blows. …