Child sexual abuse
Child Sexual When a perpetrator intentionally harms a minor physically, psychologically, sexually, or by acts of neglect, the crime is known as child abuse. This page focuses specifically on child sexual abuse and the warning signs that this crime may be occurred What is child sexual abuse? Child sexual abuse is a form of child abuse that includes sexual activity with a minor. A child cannot consent to any form of sexual activity, period. When a perpetrator engages with a child this way, they are committing a crime that can have lasting effects on the victim lfor years. Child sexual abuse does not need to include physical contact between a perpetrator and a child. Some forms of child sexual abuse include (but are not limited to): Exhibitionism, or exposing oneself to a minor Fondling Intercourse Masturbation in the presence of a minor or forcing the minor to masturbate Obscene conversations, phone calls, text messages, or digital interaction Producing, owning, or sharing po...
