Child sexual abuse has been reported up to 80,000 times a year,
but the number of unreported instances is far greater, because
the children are afraid to tell anyone what has happened, and
the Child sexual abuse can take place within the family, by a
parent, step-parent, sibling or other relative; or outside the
home, for example, by a friend, neighbor, child care person,
teacher, or stranger. When sexual abuse has occurred, a child
can develop a variety of distressing feelings, thoughts and
behaviors. No child is psychologically prepared to cope with
repeated sexual stimulation. Even a two or three year old, who
cannot know the The child of five or older who knows and cares
for the abuser becomes trapped between affection or loyalty for
the person, and the sense that the A child who is the victim of
prolonged sexual abuse usually develops low self-esteem, a
feeling of worthlessness and an abnormal or distorted view of
sex. The child may become withdrawn and mistrustful of adults,
and can become suicidal. Som