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Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse

What parents need to know.

Sexual Abuse
It's Not Only Adults Who Perpetrate Child Sexual Abuse

Elizabeth L. Jeglic Ph.D. on February 26, 2024

A new study finds that another youth perpetrates the behavior in 37 percent of cases of child sexual abuse, and almost all cases (97 percent) involve sexual grooming behaviors.

A new study finds that another youth perpetrates the behavior in 37 percent of cases of child sexual abuse, and almost all cases (97 percent) involve sexual grooming behaviors.

Sexual Abuse
What Is Familial Sexual Grooming?

Elizabeth L. Jeglic Ph.D. on December 5, 2023

In cases of child sexual abuse, the perpetrator may also spend time and effort grooming the family. Learn about the process of familial grooming and how it can be prevented.

In cases of child sexual abuse, the perpetrator may also spend time and effort grooming the family. Learn about the process of familial grooming and how it can be prevented.

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Educator Sexual Misconduct Remains Prevalent in Schools

Elizabeth L. Jeglic Ph.D. on May 17, 2023

Twenty years after the Shakeshaft Report, educator sexual misconduct remains rampant in U.S. schools. The results of a new study give insights into the abuse and how to prevent it.

Twenty years after the Shakeshaft Report, educator sexual misconduct remains rampant in U.S. schools. The results of a new study give insights into the abuse and how to prevent it.

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Identification of Red-Flag Sexual Grooming Behaviors

Elizabeth L. Jeglic Ph.D. on March 9, 2023

A new study identifies red-flag sexual grooming behaviors that differentiated between those who experienced childhood sexual abuse and normal adult-child interactions

A new study identifies red-flag sexual grooming behaviors that differentiated between those who experienced childhood sexual abuse and normal adult-child interactions

Sexual Abuse
How Sexual Abusers Try to Groom Children

Elizabeth L. Jeglic Ph.D. on April 18, 2022

There has been controversy in the media about the usage of the term "grooming." Understand why it is critical that the term be used only in reference to child sexual abuse.

There has been controversy in the media about the usage of the term "grooming." Understand why it is critical that the term be used only in reference to child sexual abuse.

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Talking to Your Kids About Sex

Elizabeth L. Jeglic Ph.D. on March 31, 2022

Integrating discussion of healthy sexuality into your parenting can protect your children from sexual abuse.

Integrating discussion of healthy sexuality into your parenting can protect your children from sexual abuse.

Relationships
Why It's Important to Talk About Sexual Coercion

Elizabeth L. Jeglic Ph.D. on February 7, 2022

No one should feel pressure to engage in sexual relations that they do not want. Sexual coercion refers to a wide range of behaviors and can have negative long-term consequences.

No one should feel pressure to engage in sexual relations that they do not want. Sexual coercion refers to a wide range of behaviors and can have negative long-term consequences.

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Understanding the Role of Women in Sex Trafficking

Elizabeth L. Jeglic Ph.D. on December 30, 2021

Ghislaine Maxwell was found guilty of federal sex trafficking. Find out how women are involved in sex trafficking and the sexual grooming of victims.

Ghislaine Maxwell was found guilty of federal sex trafficking. Find out how women are involved in sex trafficking and the sexual grooming of victims.

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5 Harmful Myths About Child Sexual Abuse

Elizabeth L. Jeglic Ph.D. on November 22, 2021

Understanding the myths and realities of sexual abuse is pivotal, as we need laws and policies based upon facts to keep us safe from sexual violence.

Understanding the myths and realities of sexual abuse is pivotal, as we need laws and policies based upon facts to keep us safe from sexual violence.

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Warning Signs of Possible Sexual Abuse in Children and Teens

Elizabeth L. Jeglic Ph.D. on September 17, 2021

The possibility that a child is being sexually abused is a parent's worst nightmare. Learn the warning signs of sexual abuse for children and teens so that they can get help.

The possibility that a child is being sexually abused is a parent's worst nightmare. Learn the warning signs of sexual abuse for children and teens so that they can get help.