Sexual abuse is a fact in our society. Many individuals who molest children find work or are involved in communityactivities which give them access to children. The vast majority of abuseoccurs in situations where the child knows and trusts theadult. Remember a community and national consciousness is needed before we canstamp out sexual molestation. If You Think Your Child Has Been Abused Believe the child.
Children rarelylie about sexual abuse.
Commend the child for telling you about the experience. Assure the child that you will protect him or her. Convey your support for the child. Children's' greatest fear isthat they are at fault and responsible for the incident. Alleviating this self-blame is of paramount importance.