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1. Is sexual child abuse increasing or is it being reported more? Statistics on sexual child abuse are difficult to obtain for several reasons. Government statistics on neglect, physical abuse and sexual abuse are lumped into one statistic. Studies conducted by Dianna Russell and David Finkelhor reveal 62%/girls; 31% boys are sexually abused by age 18. 47% of women report they forgot their abuse for short or long periods of time, therefore, the government statistics arent including those survivors. 2. What are the main points every parent needs to know about sexual child abuse? -Sexual child abuse is both sexual abuse and an abuse of power. -It is violence that does not require force. -Another is using the child, treating them in a way that they do not want or in a way that is not appropriate by a person with whom a different relationship is required. -Sexual abuse can occur through words, sounds, or even exposure of the child to sights or acts that are sexual, but do not involve him/her. -Sexual abuse is both overt and covert. 3. We hear a lot about child abuse prevention, what makes your approach different than what we already know? Prevention means BEFORE the fact. The prevention that is touted in society today is AFTER the fact. There are seven highly effective techniques, wh [1] [2] [3] 下一页 |