Many abused children find it hard to get along with others. They can be excessively aggressive or withdrawn. They have difficulty concentrating, are anxious and often irritable. Offenders are usually between the ages of 20-30 years. 20 percent of sex offenders begin their activity before the age of 18.
Abusers are often married and have children of their own.
Abusers look for situations that allow them to be in pivotal positions that give them easy access to children and youth. The packet provides comprehensive information about abuse prevention education, prevention policy development and resources for your congregation. Download the proclamation. A single-page downloadable file declaring your community's support of Child Abuse Prevention Month has been created as a .pdf file. An Adobe Acrobat Reader is required.