If you are the parent of a child who experienced sexual abuse, it is pivotal to do everything in your power to help your child recover and hold the abuser answerable. You should understand the different ways in which abuse could impact your child and go over...
Sexual Abuse
The long-term effects of childhood sex abuse
The effects of sexual abuse do not go away, although they may fade with time. Children may show different effects than adults, but even adults abused as children often exhibit behavior caused by the abuse. According to the American College of Obstetricians and...
How do systems of power contribute to abuse?
Unfortunately, institutions like churches have a shockingly wide number of sexual abuse cases, especially abuse toward minors. But what about religious settings makes them prone to harboring abusers? Many of these organizations hold similarities, whether they are...
Is a sexual predator grooming your child? 3 warning signs
You may never suspect a member of the community or a family friend of harboring a sexual desire for children, but those who do often learn to not only hide it but also may learn ways to groom children, which earns their trust and may leave them vulnerable to assault....
How do you handle the suspected sexual abuse of your child?
If you learn from your child that they have faced or are currently facing sexual abuse, or if you recognize the signs of abuse, it is the start of a difficult time. However, by taking the right steps at an early enough time, you will be able to take legal action and...
3 signs your children may be victims of sexual abuse
Childhood sexual abuse has serious long-term implications for its victims and their families. It is also more common than many people realize. It can be difficult to identify victims since children may be afraid to report the occurrence out of misguided shame or fear...
What types of issues could result from childhood sexual abuse?
The long-term effects of childhood sexual abuse could last a lifetime. As noted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a sexually abused child may develop physical and mental health issues that carry over to adulthood. The emotional problems could include...
NYC hospitals to pay $165 million in sexual abuse settlement
Two New York City hospitals will pay a settlement of over $165 million due to allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse against a former New Jersey gynecologist. This settlement is in addition to a previously established $71 million compensation fund for 79 of the...
Attorney General’s office forms new division to combat violence
The state of New Jersey formed a new division within the state Attorney General's Office to prevent future violence. The Division of Violence Intervention and Victim Assistance will enact a unified strategy by advancing policies that support survivors of sexual and...
How can I best support male survivors of sexual abuse?
Sexual assault can happen to anybody, anywhere, no matter their age, race, gender or sexual orientation. Often, when speaking about sexual abuse at any age, the main focus falls on sexual assault on women and girls. In reality, the same can happen to men and boys....