Child Sexual Abuse and Its Implications

These flashcards cover definitions, risk factors, consequences, and statistics related to child sexual abuse, aimed at aiding understanding and retention of key concepts.

Child Sexual Abuse (CSA)

Any interaction between a child and an adult or another older child in which the child is used for sexual stimulation of the perpetrator or an observer.

Risk Factors for Sexual Abuse

Includes family structure, with the lowest risk being 2 married biological parents and significantly higher risks associated with step-parents, single parents, and foster care.

Reasons Children Do Not Report Abuse

Fear of not being believed, shame or guilt, fear of family disruption, and fear of threats from the abuser.

Gender Differences in Prevalence of Abuse

1 in 4 girls and 1 in 20 boys are abused, with men being the perpetrators in most cases.

Consequences of Sexual Abuse

Can lead to depression, suicidality, substance use, truancy, and low self-esteem, with girls often showing internalizing symptoms and boys externalizing.

Risk Factors for Trafficking and Exploitation

Include family dysfunction, history of abuse, foster care placement, running away, or homelessness.

Consequences of Trafficking

High rates of re-victimization, teen pregnancy, STDs, substance abuse, and emotional distress such as shame and guilt.

History of Child Sexual Abuse in Offenders

40% of adult sex offenders report a history of child sexual abuse.