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FAQs About Child Sexual Abuse

  • What is child sexual abuse exactly?
  • Is there a typical profile of someone who sexually abuses children?
  • What is the impact of child sexual abuse?
  • Why would an adult sexually abuse a child?
  • Is child sexual abuse really such a big problem?
  • If child sexual abuse is such a serious problem, why don't I hear more about it?
  • Can child sexual abuse also involve a child abusing another child?
  • Do I need to know about child sexual abuse?
  • Is viewing child pornography child sexual abuse?
  • Are children who get sexually abused more likely to become sexually abusive as teens or adults?
  • How do adults sexually abuse children?
  • Why don't children tell if they have been abused?
  • What stops us from seeing abuse?
  • What can I do to learn more about how to prevent child sexual abuse?
  • Does treatment of adults who have sexually abused children really work?
  • Are adults convicted of child sex offenses more likely to reoffend than people convicted of other crimes?
  • What should I do if I know a child has been abused?
  • What should I do if I am concerned that a child or teen may sexually abuse another child?
  • Can therapy help a child who has been sexually abused recover?
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