Defining Child Sexual Abuse The Role of Schools in Child Sexual Abuse Child Sexual Abuse Resources New Publications from the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy Defining Child Sexual Abuse Child sexual abuse is the term most often used by professionals to describe any sexual contact or activity between a child and an adult. Categories of sexual abuse include child pornography, child prostitution, exhibitionism, incest, molestation, pedophilia, rape, and statutory rape. The magnitude of child sexual abuse is compelling. According to the National Incidence Study of Child Abuse and Neglect, at least one in three girls and one in five boys have been victims of sexual abuse before the age of 18.
Sexual abuse affects the learning ability of the victim and the classroom environment.
Educators can prepare themselves for the classroom in a variety of ways. Taking some time to plan ahead will help any educator feel more capable of presenting the subject of sexual abuse to young people. This site provides information and links to a great variety of related topics including counseling, incest, prevention, and sexual harassment. All rights reserved.