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Parenting the Sexually Abused Child
Factsheet for Families
Author(s):  Child Welfare Information Gateway
Year Published:  1990



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Written for prospective and adoptive parents, this fact sheet describes the effects of sexual abuse and provides recommendations for caring for sexually abused children. Topics covered include the physical and behavioral signs of abuse, issues for boys, contributors to juvenile sex offending, and typical reactions to abuse. Bonding in the adoptive family also is discussed. The fact sheet provides a list of recommended publications for parents and professionals.

Table of Contents

1 - Parenting the Sexually Abused Child

2 - What is Child Sexual Abuse?

3 - How Often Does Child Sexual Abuse Occur?

4 - What Behaviors or Signs Might You See in a Child Who has been Sexually Abused?

5 - Are All Children Affected Equally by Child Sexual Abuse?

6 - Do Boys Who Are Abused have Special Issues?

7 - What About Juvenile Sex Offenders?

8 - What Do Parents Need to Know When Adopting a Child Who has Experienced Sexual Abuse?

9 - Will Our Child Need Professional Help?

10 - Is the Healing Ever Completed?

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