What Parents Need to Know about Child Sexual Abuse
WHAT ARE THE STATISTICS FOR THE SEXUAL ABUSE OF CHILDREN?
- The sexual abuse of children happens frequently- 1 of every 4 girls and 1 of every 6 boys has suffered some type of sexual abuse before the age of 18.
- 75% of abuse cases have been committed by members of the family or persons in the victim’s “ circle of trust.”
- 23% of those committing the abuse are under 18 years of age.
