Sexual Abuse

Sexual Abuse in Relationships

Sexual abuse can happen in a wide variety of situations. Contrary to what many people believe, sexual abuse can be perpetrated by someone you are in a relationship with. We know that sexual abuse in relationships is something that many people think does not happen, but the reality is that it does happen, and perpetrators should be brought to justice. Here, we want to discuss what sexual abuse looks like inside of a relationship, analyze...
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Signs of Sexual Abuse in Teens

The sexual abuse of any person is appalling and should never occur. Unfortunately, the sexual abuse of teenagers is not uncommon in California and throughout the US. Data available from the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) indicates that around 66% of all survivors of sexual abuse under the age of 18 range between the ages of 12 and 17. Here, we want to look at the signs of sexual abuse in teenagers. It...
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What Is the Difference Between Sexual Abuse and Sexual Assault?

The terms “sexual abuse” and “sexual assault” are often used interchangeably in everyday discourse. However, when it comes to understanding these two terms in a criminal or civil legal setting, we need to differentiate between them. Typically, the term sexual abuse is used to describe something that happens to those under the age of 18. Sexual assault, on the other hand, is usually used to describe something that happens to an adult. Here, we want...
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Signs of Sexual Abuse in Kids

No child should ever have to experience sexual abuse at the hands of an adult or an older child. Unfortunately, sexual abuse is not uncommon amongst those 18 years of age and younger. If we look at data available from the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), we can see that child protective services substantiates or finds evidence of a claim of child sexual abuse every nine minutes in this country. Here, we want...
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