The scars of child abuse

Child sexual abuse leaves a terrible impact on a child's emotional and mental health. The after affects are so devastating  that it can range from no apparent effects to post traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, dissociation disorder,alcohol and substance abuse. The mind of child has been damaged profoundly by the lewd and lascivious act committed against them at a very early and developmental stages of their lives. Child sexual abuse has a huge turning point in an adult survivors life's. Please take time to educate and find solution how to deal and cope with the past. Several organizations can provide information and advice about child sexual abuse, including:



American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children
407 South Dearborn
Suite 1300
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 554-0166



http://www.rainn.org/get-information/effects-of-sexual-assault/adult-survivors-of-childhood-sexual-abuse


http://www.d2l.org/site/c.4dICIJOkGcISE/b.6176075/k.3ACE/Resources_for_Survivors_of_Child_Sexual_Abuse.htm


http://www.ascasupport.org/



http://www.joyfulheartfoundation.org/index.html?gclid=CPan6IC_u7UCFUVN4AodIj8AJA

KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS

KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS (source: Federal Bureau of Investigation) Your child might be at risk if he or she: Spends large amounts of time online, especially late at night Turns off computer quickly when you come into the room or becomes upset when you ask to see what they are doing online Receives phone calls from adults you don’t know or is making long distance calls Receives mail or gifts from people you don’t know Uses an online account belonging to someone else DISTURBING STATISTICS 100,000 Web sites offering child pornography 79% of teens state that they aren't careful enough when giving out information about themselves online 64% of teens say that they do things online that they wouldn't want their parents to know about $3 billion Child pornography revenue annually 1 in 5 Children are sexually solicited online (only 25% of those told a parent) 89 % Sexual solicitations occurred in either chat rooms or Instant Messaging TAKING ACTION As a parent, learn as much as you can about the Internet (i.e. chatrooms, social networking sites, Web sites and news groups), especially from your children. Ask them to show you the places they visit online. This is a great way to keep the lines of communication open.