Victims of child sexual abuse are at increased risk of suicide and accidental fatal drug overdose later in life, according to the authors of a study published in the Medical Journal of Australia. Dr Margaret Cutajar, a psychologist from the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science at Monash University, Melbourne, and her co-authors, Professors James Ogloff …
Did you know that almost 80% of children who were sexually abused initially deny abuse or are tentative in disclosing. Of those who do disclose, approximately 75% disclose accidentally. Additionally, of those who do disclose, more than 20% eventually recant even though the abuse actually occurred. One of the most important lessons you learn in …
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We need YOU to help us get the word out about prevention! We’ve chosen to let child sexual abuse go on for too long and it’s time to make it END. Get the word out to everyone you can, and together let’s make the media recognize PREVENTION! Email Oprah HERE by clicking on “Submit a …
We applaud Oprah for her ongoing efforts to prevent the sexual abuse of children. Parents watching this show may have additional questions about how to protect their children. Just as some people watching will want more information about where to go for help for themselves. Stop It Now! and Darkness to Light are advocating for …
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