Sexual Abuse

Victims of sexual abuse can be male or female, infant or elder. They can be abused at home, at work, in school, or in any other areas they visit. And they aren’t alone. There are 80,000 new cases of child sexual abuse reported each year, and more than 200,000 reported rapes.

Sexual abuse includes forcing any unwanted and/or inappropriate sexual remarks, gestures, contact and activities upon another person. This includes taking photos or sharing photos or pictures, talking about or making references to sexual activities, and inappropriate eye contact or physical contact.

The majority of victims are sexually abused by family members or close friends. This is especially true for children. Here are tips on how to protect yourself and your family:

Always be aware of your surroundings. No who is near you, and who might be following you.
Don’t travel alone when it’s dark.
Lock doors on your house and your car.
Consider carrying mace or pepper spray.
Take a self-defense class.
Immediately report any activities at work or at school that you feel are abusive. Don’t let them escalate.
Instruct your children not to talk to strangers, and to run toward help if they are approached.
Remember to yell! Teach your children to yell as well; many people are shocked into silence when an abuser approaches. Be loud!
Talk to your children about reporting any inappropriate behavior immediately. Talk to them about obeying adults only when the adult is behaving appropriately. Teach your children to understand their feelings; if they feel scared or awkward for any reason, they should call for help!
Report any photos you find on someone’s computer or other belongings of children engaging in sexual poses or activities, or photographed in an inappropriate way.
Consider calling for a police escort. Your local police department is more than happy to help prevent injuries.
Install an alarm system on your house.
Get a dog that will alert you of any intruders.
Travel in groups.
Avoid dangerous areas.
Elders are vulnerable to sexual abuse as well. Make sure to look for signs of abuse, including depression, being withdrawn and pain and injury.

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Sexual Abuse Victims of sexual abuse can be male or female, infant or elder. They can be abused at home, at work, in school, or in any other areas they visit. And they aren’t alone. There are 80,000 new cases of child sexual abuse reported each year, and more than 200,000 reported rapes. Sexual abuse includes forcing any unwanted and/or inappropriate sexual remarks, gestures, contact and activities upon another person. This includes taking photos or sharing photos or pictures, talking about or making references to sexual activities, and inappropriate eye contact or physical contact. The majority of victims are sexually abused by family members or close friends. This is especially true for children. Here are tips on how to protect yourself and your family: Always be aware of your surroundings. No who is near you, and who might be following you. Don’t travel alone when it’s dark. Lock doors on your house and your car. Consider carrying mace or pepper spray. Take a self-defense class. Immediately report any activities at work or at school that you feel are abusive. Don’t let them escalate. Instruct your children not to talk to strangers, and to run toward help if they are approached. Remember to yell! Teach your children to yell as well; many people are shocked into silence when an abuser approaches. Be loud! Talk to your children about reporting any inappropriate behavior immediately. Talk to them about obeying adults only when the adult is behaving appropriately. Teach your children to understand their feelings; if they feel scared or awkward for any reason, they should call for help! Report any photos you find on someone’s computer or other belongings of children engaging in sexual poses or activities, or photographed in an inappropriate way. Consider calling for a police escort. Your local police department is more than happy to help prevent injuries. Install an alarm system on your house. Get a dog that will alert you of any intruders. Travel in groups. Avoid dangerous areas. Elders are vulnerable to sexual abuse as well. Make sure to look for signs of abuse, including depression, being withdrawn and pain and injury.