Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse - Overview Paper: Fact Sheet, NCFV, Public Health Agency of Canada

Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse - Overview Paper: Fact Sheet, NCFV, Public Health Agency of Canada: "Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse - Overview Paper

What is Child Sexual Abuse?

Although there are many descriptions of childhood sexual abuse, for the purpose of this document it is considered to be the use of a child for any form of sexual activity or behaviour by an adult or adolescent. It is a betrayal of trust by someone
who has power over the child.1


Who is an Adult Survivor of Child Sexual Abuse?

Any adult who was sexually abused as a child is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. The majority of statistics in this document refer to the abuse of children under the age of 17. Sexual abuse occurs in all communities, ethnic backgrounds,
religions, cultures, and social and economic classes, and is experienced by both males and females.2,3"

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