5 Steps for Dealing With Child Sexual Abuse

Written By: Mary Ellen Row  |  Posted: Saturday, February 27th, 2016

Last month, a sting operation was conducted in Eau Claire, WI in which 8 men were arrested for soliciting children for sex via online avenues. Stories like this make the news for one day and dissipate as quickly as they come to our attention. Yet, according to studies*, 1 in 10 children are sexually abused before the age of 18, so why is the issue of protecting the innocent from abuse such an ignored topic? While there are efforts being made to raise awareness and prevent this violence, sexual abuse is still grossly under-reported. There are plenty of sources that help to educate children and parents on avoiding predators and sexual abuse. However, predators often do much damage before they are detected. The question we are afraid to ask is not 'Hw do we prevent our children from being harmed?' but rather, 'What should we do if and when they are?' 

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