The Impact of Sexual Abuse*
SEXUAL ABUSE STATISTICS
- 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 13 boys will be sexually abused before they turn 18.
- 90% of offenders are known by their victim or their victim's family.
- Each year, 1 in 7 nursing home residents and thousands of adults with disabilities are abused.
- There are more than 60 million survivors of child sexual abuse in America; 80% never reported their abuse.
VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ABUSE ARE
- 3 times more likely to suffer from depression
- 10 times more likely to attempt suicide
- 13 times more likely to abuse alcohol
- 26 times more likely to abuse drugs
*from www.praesidiuminc.com/why-praesidium/the-impact
Protecting our young people from becoming part of these devastating statistics begins with educating ourselves. The valuable resources linked below are great places to start.
Child Abuse Reporting Hotline from the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services (reports may be made anonymously – 1-855-642-4453 (1-855-O-H-CHILD)
Need Someone to Talk With? Visit childhelphotline.org or call or text 800-422-4453 (1-800-4-A-CHILD). This anonymous 24/7 hotline is a safe, non-judgmental, and inclusive space for those concerned about or affected by child abuse. This is NOT a reporting line.
Resources for Parents and Caregivers
PreventAbuse
- Resources for parents of youth ages 0 – 7
- Resources for parents of youth ages 7 – 17
- Resources for parents of young adults ages 18+
Darkness to Light
- Step 1: Learn the Facts
- Step 2: Minimize Opportunity
- Step 3: Talk About It
- Step 4: Recognize the Signs
- Step 5: React Responsibly
- When to Report Abuse
- Abuse Reporting Statistics
- Grooming and Red Flag Behaviors
Age-based ratings and review of movies, TV, books, games, podcasts, and apps - Common Sense Media
Resources about Bullying: Committee for Children
Online Safety age-appropriate resources from Common Sense
Online Safety for Youth – multiple resources from the US Department of Justice
Online Teen NetSmartz Resources – materials for middle-school/high school youth and the adults who care for them from missingkids.org
MATERIALS FOR YOUTH
Videos and materials written for youth of varying ages from childhelp.org :
- Books for youth
- Bullying Prevention books and videos for youth
- Videos for youth in PreK to 3rd Grade
- Videos for youth in 3rd to 6th Grade
- Videos for youth in 6th to 12th Grade