What
is Child Sexual Abuse?
Non-Physical Abuse:
- Indecent exposure
- Obscene phone calls
- Peeping tom
- Emotional sexual pressure
- Pornography (either being used
as the subject or being exposed to the material)
Physical:
- Genital or oral stimulation
- Fondling
- Sexual Intercourse
- Incest
Violent:
- Rape
- Acquaintance rape
- Forced sexual touch
- Sexual assault with beatings, burnings, etc.
Who sexually abuses Children?:
Effects of Sexual Abuse in Children:
- Sexualized behavior
(excessive
masturbation, insertion of objects)
- Stiff body
- Clinging to adults
- Avoidance of adults
- Parentified behaviors
- School problems
Effects of Sexual Abuse in Adolescence:
- Promiscuity
- Prostitution
- Defiance
- Suicidal gestures
- Obsessions
- Eating disorders
- Drug and alcohol abuse
- Delinquent behaviors
- Running away
Effects of Sexual Abuse in Adults:
- Sexual difficulties
- Intimacy problems
- Poor self-esteem
- Shutting down of feelings
- Drug and alcohol problems
- Distrust of others
- Lack of social involvement
- Feelings of isolation