It's no question that sexual abuse can leave survivors in distress. Sadly, many still live with their trauma, even when they're no longer in danger. The trauma survivors experience, whether they were abused one time or 100 times, can be so intense that some develop...
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When a prank turns into felony child abuse
Depending on the context, a prank can become a felony and a form of child abuse. This is something you'll definitely want to be aware of if you work with children in Florida, which is a mandatory reporting state. What is the definition of felony child abuse? Felony...
People with disabilities can face barriers addressing sexual abuse
Sexual abuse does not discriminate. Survivors can come from every walk of life. At the same time, survivors with physical and cognitive disabilities can face additional barriers when it comes to stopping and advocating for themselves when facing sexual abuse. What...
Separating fact from fiction: 5 myths surrounding sexual abuse
The narrative surrounding sexual abuse is changing. More people realize that survivors are not responsible for what happened to them and that we must do more to protect others from similar mistreatment. However, there is still plenty of misinformation floating around...
The holidays can be hard for survivors – here’s how you can cope
The holidays are often associated with joy, celebration and spending time with loved ones. However, for many sexual abuse survivors, it can trigger memories of traumatic events or place them in front of people who are unsupportive or apathetic to their situation....
3 questions to address surrounding your sexual abuse case
Holding your abuser accountable takes courage. If you plan to pursue legal action against them, you may have questions about what to expect. For example, you may wonder how much time your case could take, whether you should settle or go to court and how long you have...
5 therapy options for sexual abuse survivors
Countless sexual abuse survivors struggle with mental health issues. Similar to soldiers in military combat, sexual abuse survivors can relive traumatic episodes and experience triggers stemming from distressing events. According to a recent report, 36% of survivors...
Difference between troubled child sex abuse survivors vs. the thriving survivor
There are two types of child sex abuse survivors, the troubled child sex abuse survivor and a thriving survivor. Many assume that victims who were sexually abused as children are destined to become deeply troubled failures as adults. But that is an incorrect...
Why some survivors choose not to report abuse right away
Sexual abuse can leave survivors feeling violated, scared, shocked and shameful. And when survivors decide to speak up, the loved ones they confide in can feel a great deal of sadness, anger and determination to fight for their loved one whose been hurt. As the...
Reporting sex abuse to your church? Ask these questions first
A church is a place people should feel loved, cared for and supported by the clergy who run it. Sadly, some church staff use their power and influence to sexually abuse parishioners. Survivors may try to report these claims directly to their church to hold the abuser...