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How To Spot Sexual Abuse in Children

As a survivor of sexual abuse and horrific trauma, I can attest that it is the worst pain a human being can endure. It feels like being tortured, and in simple terms, it is. As adu...

Families Must Educate Themselves to Break the Cycle of Child Sexual Abuse at Home

Central Florida therapist shares advice on protecting kids from sexual abuse

Dr. Treshonda Baucom, a therapist from Enriched Life Counseling in Clermont, offers guidance on how to approach conversations about sexual abuse with children.

Child Sexual Abuse Civil Litigation: How Courts Are Expanding Institutional Accountability in Pennsylvania and Beyond

Civil courts in Pennsylvania and beyond are increasingly holding schools, religious organizations, treatment facilities, and childcare institutions accountable for systemic failure...

Preventing Child Sexual Abuse: Darkness to Light Launches National Awareness Campaign

National nonprofit calls on adults to take action to prevent child sexual abuse before it happens. CHARLESTON, S.C., April 11, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- During Child Abuse Prevent...

Trauma and Child Neglect: The Silent but Lasting Wound

Written By: Jennifer Molina, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program WHEN PEOPLEthink of child abuse, they often picture bruises, […]

How To Teach Your Child About Sexual Abuse Without Scaring Them

Talking to your child about sexual abuse is one of those parenting conversations most of us hope we’ll never need to have. It can feel uncomfortable, overwhelming, and honestly, a...

Carencro man accused of child sex abuse at treatment center

The investigation began in September when an area treatment center called to say three children reported improper conduct from an employee while they were there.

From clergy to coaches, states debate who should report child abuse and neglect

Conversations with survivors of sexual abuse left Missouri state Sen. Tracy McCreery wondering what could have prevented the harm, leading her to sponsor a bill that would require...

'I was abused by my paedophile grandfather': From five years old, Charlie was raped every week and made to perform grote...

They hadn't seen each other for 20 years, but when Charlie Cobb heard her mother Josephine was desperately ill, she knocked on her door in an attempt to reconcile before it was too...

Online child sex abuse moving behind paywalls, says internet watchdog

Number of reports received by Irish Internet Hotline in 2025 rose to more than 61,000

ATSS: Melissa Duge Spiers, “The Secret Adventist Child Sexual Abuse Problem”

29 April 2026  | A youth pastor in Central California groomed and preyed upon a preteen girl in his Pathfinder group. It was eventually discovered, and the church moved him to a ne...

From clergy to coaches, states debate who should report child abuse and neglect

Conversations with survivors of sexual abuse left Missouri state Sen. Tracy McCreery wondering what could have prevented the harm, leading her to sponsor a bill that would require...

Complex PTSD - The Damage from Abuse and Trauma

The Damage of Abuse Trigger Warning: This post contains personal accounts and detailed discussions of childhood abuse. If you are currently feeling vulnerable or find these topics...

Sexual Assault Survivors Are Not Responsible for Their Own Suffering

Those who experience sexual abuse in childhood or adolescence wrongly carry a greater burden of shame than their abusers.

Wichita mother shares story of abuse to help others break the cycle

One Wichita mother is sharing her story of surviving childhood sexual abuse in hopes of breaking the cycle and encouraging others to seek help.

From clergy to coaches, states debate who should report child abuse and neglect

Conversations with survivors of sexual abuse left Missouri state Sen. Tracy McCreery wondering what could have prevented the harm, leading her to sponsor a bill that would require...

The hidden epidemic harming millions of children that should be a global emergency

Eight out of 30 children may experience sexual exploitation or abuse online by the time they leave school

Teen charged with sexually assaulting, killing his 2-year-old cousin 'Baby Jaxon'

Evidence suggests that Baby Jaxon had been repeatedly sexually and physically abused by his cousin.

Children’s Advocacy Centers of Arkansas Highlights Child Abuse Prevention Month and Ways to Protect Children

Little Rock, AR – April is Child Abuse Prevention Month—a time to raise awareness, educate communities, and empower people to prevent abuse before it happens. Children’s Advocacy C...

Did you know 25% of girls are sexually assaulted before 18 years of age?

Deputy prosecuting attorney Ayla Weiss discusses the legal definitions of sexual assault, penalties, plea deals, common misconceptions, and advice for victims and parents in a lega...

Child abuse sites using paywalls to evade detection

An increasing number of internet platforms featuring Child Sexual Abuse Material are using paywalls and restricted-access systems in an effort to avoid authorities.

Stakeholders Advocate Zero Tolerance for Sexual Violence Against Children 

Daji Sani in Yola  Child protection experts and media stakeholders have renewed calls for zero tolerance for sexual violence against children, insisting that every child has a fund...

Man on trial charged with 53 counts of rape and sexual assault of a child

Woman alleges man began abusing her on a regular, prolonged basis shortly before her 10th birthday