Tackling Child Sexual Abuse
In: Issues in Society v.393
In: Issues in Society Ser. v.393
Child sexual abuse can cause significant physical and emotional harm to a child, which lasts into adulthood. What are the myths and misunderstandings about child sexual abuse? The book explores the prevalence, forms and impacts of child sexual abuse, and the responses to disclosure of child abuse by children and survivors. How can society break the silence, bring perpetrators to light, and better protect our children? Also includes: worksheets and activities, fast facts, glossary, web links, index