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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...

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.

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...

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, […]

Ask Allison: I was sexually abused by my brothers and I kept it secret – now, I’m in my 40s and it’s tormenting me

Question: I am a woman in my mid-40s and I have kept the fact that I was sexually abused by my two brothers during childhood a secret from most people throughout my life, except fo...

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

The Expanding Support Network for Survivors of Sibling Abuse

Today, survivors of sibling abuse have access to organizations, communities, and other resources that offer life-changing connections for survivors and their families.

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.

Childhood Trauma in Men: The Silent Impact of Neglect

Childhood neglect and emotional abuse often shape men’s lives in hidden ways. Learn the signs of silent trauma and how counseling helps men heal. The post Childhood Trauma in Men:...

Why Some Victims of Child Abuse Repeat What Was Done to Them

Those who experienced abuse or neglect in childhood often repeat this behavior with their own children or partners. Here's why this may occur.

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...

Trusted Adult Support in Childhood Can Lessen Long-Term Effects of Abuse, New Study Finds

In a groundbreaking study published in the Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma, researchers reveal how the presence of a consistent, caring adult during childhood can...

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.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month: We’re Holding Schools Accountable

Every April, Sexual Assault Awareness Month asks us to do something uncomfortable: look at the scope of sexual violence in this country and refuse to look away. The statistics are...

'Silence Broken!' Sex abuse survivors find help with NOLA non-profit

Dr. Mary Brown holds a master's degree in divinity and a Ph.D. in ministry, but it was her own experience that led her to start a non-profit dedicated to helping adult survivors o...

'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...

Sexual Violence, Caste And Silence.

Sexual violence is one of the most common forms of violence around the world. It exists in multiple forms that violate an individual’s autonomy in different ways. Among these, rape...

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...

When Unhealthy Relationships Feel Familiar

Many survivors of abuse blame themselves for "missing the signs." But when abuse was normalized in childhood, harmful behavior can feel familiar.

Why Is Eradicating Adverse Childhood Experiences Critical?

The human suffering resulting from childhood adversities is profound and poorly recognized. Michael Menard’s new book offers hope.

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...

I falsely accused my husband of sexually abusing our daughters, they were taken into care and I can never forgive myself...

Dear Bel, I had the usual childhood of girls who suffered physical abuse which left its mark emotionally. From age 15 to 18 I was forced into prostitution.

Sued by Her Own Brother After Revealing Her Childhood Sibling Sexual Abuse. She Fought Back. Countersued. And Won in 202...

Shattering Silence: A Story of Survival, Justice and The Power of Telling the Truth (Amazon; April 2, 2026) is Darlene Lekowski's unflinching account of the lasting impact of child...

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...