Knowing how to talk to children about sexual abuse can be challenging, but it’s essential for their safety and well-being. Approaching this topic with care and sensitivity can empower children and help protect them from harm. Here’s a guide to help you navigate this difficult yet crucial discussion. Start With Simple and Age-Appropriate Language When discussing sexual […]
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While everyone can help a child who is being trafficked or exploited, people in certain professions, such as restaurant workers, teachers, medical professionals, and truck drivers, are more likely to see this. Knowing the signs and reporting a potential incident could very well save a child’s life or get them out of a bad situation
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Grooming is a gradual, stealthy process during which the groomer builds an emotional bond with the target, meaning to abuse or exploit them sexually later on. Children and teens are especially vulnerable to grooming because of their inexperience and strong emotional needs. If a groomer targeted your child, or if you fell victim to grooming
Recognizing signs of child sexual abuse at school can be tricky. Unless your child lets you know what’s going on, it’s difficult to tell whether common symptoms, like sudden moodiness or loss of interest in activities they used to enjoy, are the result of sexual abuse or something else. It’s devastating to learn that school
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Everyone wants to protect their children. It is a natural instinct. Unfortunately, there are many instances where children are abused by adults they should be able to trust, such as priests and members of the clergy. According to statistics, around 4% of Catholic priests have sexually violated a minor at some time during the last half of
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Many people have never considered the possibility of sexual abuse of children in youth sports. However, when the story of Lawrence Gerard Nassar, a former doctor for USA Gymnastics, swept across the nation, it shined some light on this very real issue. According to Childhelp® Speak Up Be Safe studies, between 2-8% of minor athletes report experiencing some form
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The unfortunate truth is that nearly 10 percent of students will experience or witness some type of sexual misconduct while they are at school. It is important that parents are able to recognize the signs of child molestation in school so that they are able to help their children and make sure that responsible parties are held accountable for
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Recent Orange Coast Magazine Features Cifarelli Law Firm A new edition of the Orange Coast Magazine features the Cifarelli Law Firm and its commitment to helping victims of sexual abuse. In the in-depth feature article, the story begins when attorney Tom Cifarelli was a young attorney in 1994. Cifarelli embarked on a pivotal journey when
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Unfortunately, sexual abuse occurs all too often in schools and in the classroom. Sexual abuse can happen between all those attending the school, and even those working on the premises, which can include staff and administrators. It can happen to anyone, of any race, gender, or age. Regardless of who is sexually abusing who, the
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Child Abused in Religious Organization. How You Can Help: When your child or one you know has been sexually abused by an individual affiliated with a religious organization, unbearable emotions, and thoughts are racing through your head. All of these are warranted, but what matters is getting the support and recovery plans in place to
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