Childhood sexual abuse is a deeply traumatic experience that leaves lasting scars on survivors. This trauma can profoundly affect many aspects of their lives, including their ability to form and maintain healthy relationships in the future. 5 impacts of childhood...
Childhood Sex Abuse
Grooming in the digital age: how online predators target children
The digital age has brought incredible benefits but has also given predators new avenues to exploit. Online predators use technology to gain the trust of children and manipulate them for malicious purposes. With children spending more time online, parents must...
What’s the best way to talk about sexual abuse with your kids?
Parents likely strive to protect children from harm, wherever it may come from. However, discussing the sensitive topic of sexual abuse can be daunting. Many parents may struggle with finding the right words and approaches to educate their children about this serious...
Can you still report childhood sexual abuse after so many years?
Coming forward about sexual abuse can be incredibly challenging. Many survivors wrestle with feelings of shame, fear and confusion. It often takes time to process the trauma and gather the courage to report the abuse. If you or someone you know is considering...
Can unresolved childhood sexual abuse affect you physically?
Survivors of sexual abuse and trauma carry with them experiences that can profoundly impact their lives. It is essential to acknowledge that healing is a journey and that each survivor's experience is unique. While a traumatic experience can impact survivors mentally,...
Addressing the risks of sexual abuse of young male athletes
Sexual abuse in sports can affect athletes of any gender, and male athletes are not exempt. Certain situations in sports heighten the risk of abuse. Locker rooms, overnight trips and one-on-one coaching sessions can become opportunities for misconduct if not properly...
Long-term impacts of childhood sexual abuse
Childhood sexual abuse can deeply impact a person's life. The violation of trust and innocence often leads to long-lasting effects into adulthood. Understanding these consequences is vital for survivors, loved ones, and society. Understanding the lasting effects of...
Can we hold religious institutions accountable for clergy abuse?
The betrayal of trust by a clergy member who commits abuse is a horrific and traumatizing experience. Survivors not only face the damage from the abuse itself but also struggle with the lingering thought of whether they will ever get justice or not. Many religious...
Can I still file for a childhood sexual abuse case after a year?
Coming forward about sexual abuse can be a daunting decision. Many survivors wrestle with shame, fear and uncertainty about the legal process alone. One common question people ask when they are thinking about coming forward is this: Is there a deadline to file a case?...
Supporting your child as they speak up about sexual abuse
Studies show that, globally, childhood sexual abuse (CSA) happens to one in four girls and one in thirteen boys before they reach the age of 18. However, this number might be an underestimate of reality. Researchers also noted that only about 25% of CSA survivors talk...