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...
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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...
Know the warning signs of child grooming
Kids are often told to stay away from strangers. However, strangers are rarely the people who sexually abuse them. They're often people your child trust and know well. Parents may also befriend and trust a child sexual abuser without knowing it. Abusers often position...
How sexual abuse survivors can sue anonymously
Survivors of sexual abuse who sue their perpetrators may worry how the publicity of their case could affect them. Since survivors can endure violence, harassment, stigma and, in some cases, media attention, some want to keep their name out of the spotlight while...
What is childhood sexual abuse?
Many Florida residents are survivors of childhood sexual abuse. These horrific acts of violence can take many forms. Survivors have the right to hold their abusers accountable for the harm they suffered. What is childhood sexual abuse? Childhood sexual abuse involves...
It’s Tough — But There is Hope For Abuse Survivors in Rural Areas
It’s of course extremely hard for sexually victimized people to come forward. But in some places, it’s harder than others. Take largely rural areas like Arkansas, the sixth most rural state in the nation. https://www.nationalpopularvote.com/rural-states-are-almost-entirely-ignored-under-current-state-state-system In rural places, you have fewer old classmates you can call and ask “Hey, did the pastor we had back then ever do anything creepy…
A Great New Idea: CAPTA Would Have Feds Prod States Toward Key Reform
What a smart idea! Federal monies have long been used to prod states to take stronger steps toward public safety (think highway design, speed limits, seat belts). Now, for the first time, two U.S. representatives are prodding the federal government to provide financial incentives to states that reform their archaic, arbitrary and predator-friendly statutes of limitations on child sex crimes. Statutes…
Colorado Sex Abuse Survivors Now Have Options For Justice
New Colorado Sex Abuse Statute of Limitations Gives Many Survivors Access to Courthouse In early July, 2021, the State of Colorado became the latest in the wave of states to pass an extension to the statute of limitations on child sex abuse cases. In a landmark move, it re-opened its courts to many survivors of child sexual abuse by creating…