According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately one in four girls and one in 13 boys will experience some form of sexual abuse before the age of 18. As a parent, learning that your child has experienced abuse can be overwhelming and...
Sexual abuse remains a disturbing reality, even in today's world. The National Center for Victims of Crime reports that 1 in 20 boys and 1 in 5 girls will suffer sexual abuse as children. Because this type of abuse is so prevalent, it is important that parents educate...
No parent ever wants to imagine their child going through this kind of trauma, yet understanding potential warning signs of sexual abuse can be important for a child's safety and well-being. Do not turn a blind eye because you do not think it could happen to your...
One of the best ways to fight sexual abuse is to offer as much support as possible to help the victim feel safe. When a victim gets the necessary help, he or she is more likely to come forward and help law enforcement to stop the abuse. In New Jersey, the Sexual...
Sexual abuse represents one of the most traumatic experiences a child can endure. It not only leaves physical scars but also emotional ones that could last a lifetime. After such a distressing event, a child needs the help of various professionals who can guide them...
Few legal matters have the potential to be more heart-wrenching than those that involve child sexual abuse. After all, in addition to causing immediate injuries, sex abuse can lead to a lifetime of psychological trauma. According to Psychology Today, this trauma might...
There are increasing numbers of stories in the news about sexual assault survivors stepping up and speaking against teachers, coaches, clergy members, scout leaders and even entire school districts. Some of these survivors are relatively young. Other people are coming...
Revisiting incidents of sexual abuse you experienced as a child might be cathartic, but it might also be extremely difficult. The pain tends to increase when you look at the exact details of what happened. Still, it is often important to go back and review memories...
A statute of limitations is a deadline as to when victims of a crime can take legal action against the individual or group who caused the harm. New Jersey has extended its statute of limitations for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Psychology Today discusses that...
Despite the fact that most news coverage of sexual assault focuses on women and girls, sexual assault can happen to anyone regardless of age, race, gender, ethnicity or more. It is important to understand how to protect, support and defend all sexual assault survivors...
