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Sexual Abuse: The Facts

This article defines child sexual abuse and discusses the characteristics of victims and offenders and how it affects children.
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Signs of Sexual Abuse

Kids often don’t tell about sexual abuse, but sometimes they’ll display these behavioral, physical, and emotional changes.
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Sexual Development Chart

This chart summarizes typical sexual behaviors for specific age groups, then lists behaviors that may indicate sexual abuse.
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Offender Behaviors

In 90 percent of child sexual abuse cases, children know their abuser. Offenders often use grooming tactics on potential victims.
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Why Kids Don’t Tell

Children often don’t tell about sexual abuse. Here are the reasons why, and how you can help them tell if they need to.
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