Why Do People Abuse Children?
Sexual abuse - children
Definition
Child sexual abuse is the deliberate exposure of minor children to sexual activity. This means a child is forced or talked into sex or sexual activities by another person. Such abuse includes:
- Oral sex
- Pornography
- Sexual intercourse
- Touching (fondling)
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Society was reluctant to deal with child sexual abuse a few decades ago. Today, it is considered a serious issue.
It is difficult to determine how often child sexual...
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