Sexual abuse and coercion wound the core sense of self. It is difficult for male survivors to reach out for help because of shame and not being taken seriously.
Sexual abuse and coercion wound the core sense of self. It is difficult for male survivors to reach out for help because of shame and not being taken seriously.
Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Month reminds us that prevention, healing, and justice all need attention and funding—and that prevention of child sexual abuse is possible.
Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Month reminds us that prevention, healing, and justice all need attention and funding—and that prevention of child sexual abuse is possible.
Virginity loss is a milestone of sexual maturation. Many people equate it with first intercourse. Actually, it's usually a multi-year process that culminates in first intercourse.
Virginity loss is a milestone of sexual maturation. Many people equate it with first intercourse. Actually, it's usually a multi-year process that culminates in first intercourse.
Rapists don’t just hang out in dark alleys. They usually operate in the light. Learn how to recognize the danger that lies below the disarming demeanor.
Rapists don’t just hang out in dark alleys. They usually operate in the light. Learn how to recognize the danger that lies below the disarming demeanor.
A Personal Perspective: The majority of autistic women describe having some history of sexual abuse. We should begin looking at how we can stop this alarming trend.
A Personal Perspective: The majority of autistic women describe having some history of sexual abuse. We should begin looking at how we can stop this alarming trend.
Women's History Month should recognize Ann Wolbert Burgess for her significant contribution to FBI profiling and to the awareness of trauma in victims of sex crimes.
Women's History Month should recognize Ann Wolbert Burgess for her significant contribution to FBI profiling and to the awareness of trauma in victims of sex crimes.
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.
A recent study shows 75 percent of teens have viewed pornography. Some worry it might cause harm. But compared with their forbears, today's teens have less sex more responsibly.
A recent study shows 75 percent of teens have viewed pornography. Some worry it might cause harm. But compared with their forbears, today's teens have less sex more responsibly.
Parents and professionals often overreact or underreact to apparent sibling sexual behavior. Learning to identify harmful dynamics is key to child safety.
Parents and professionals often overreact or underreact to apparent sibling sexual behavior. Learning to identify harmful dynamics is key to child safety.
Sexual violence is a tragic crime that affects millions across the world. Research has shown that misogyny and a distorted worldview are central to sexually aggressive offenders.
Sexual violence is a tragic crime that affects millions across the world. Research has shown that misogyny and a distorted worldview are central to sexually aggressive offenders.
The psychological impact of female sexual abuse of children can be intense, yet the prevalence of this crime is greatly underestimated. This phenomenon needs urgent exploration.
The psychological impact of female sexual abuse of children can be intense, yet the prevalence of this crime is greatly underestimated. This phenomenon needs urgent exploration.
Recovery starts with disclosure, or sharing what happened, under safe conditions. A synthesis of over two decades of work shows what helps and what hinders breaking silience.
Recovery starts with disclosure, or sharing what happened, under safe conditions. A synthesis of over two decades of work shows what helps and what hinders breaking silience.