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...
Sexual Abuse
What support do male sexual assault survivors need?
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...
Sexual abuse could affect your child’s education
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...
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...
What to do if a child confides in you about their sexual abuse
Most children who suffer child abuse do not tell anyone. It is heartbreaking to hear, but many go their entire lives without speaking to anyone about their abuse. Keeping this secret can have severe effects on their personality, their mental and physical health, their...
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...