Up to 20 percent of adult females and 10 percent of adult males have memories of sexual abuse incidents. Most parents whose children have been victims of sexual abuse rarely suspect a thing. According to the evidence, only 14 percent of child abuse victims are abused by someone unknown to them. This makes the fight against child sexual abuse harder because it is more difficult for family members or close friends to be perceived as potential offenders, and it is also harder for abused children to speak out. The hardest thing for parents is that there is no foolproof way to protect your child from sex crimes. Although no evidence to date suggests that education your child about sexual abuse will stop abuse, there is proof that children can be taught skills and knowledge to help them identify risky situations and prevent abuse. According to one study, children who receive sexual abuse education are six to seven times more likely to demonstrate protective behavior in simulated situations. Yet another study has found that children taught by their parents about sexual abuse are better able to recognize inappropriate tough requests and have better personal safety skills compared to those taught by their teachers alone.


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