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Sexual abuse is one form of child abuse. It includes a wide range of actions between a child and an adult or older child. Often these involve body contact, but not always. Exposing one's genitals to children or pressuring them for sex is sexual abuse. Using a child for pornography is also sexual abuse.
Most sexual abusers know the child they abuse. They may be family friends, neighbors or babysitters. About one-third of abusers are related to the child. Most abusers are men. If you think a child may have been abused, it's important to report it.
There have been an estimated 1,400 '''sexual abuse''' lawsuits launched against Roman Catholicism priests in the United States since 1985. In 1997 a jury awarded $120 million to victims in a sex abuse case against the Catholic Diocese of Dallas, Texas. * ''Fr. Rudolph Kos'' - Dallas, Texas, United States. On July 10, 1998 the Diocese of Dallas agreed to pay $23.4 million to nine former altar servers who claimed they were sexual abuse by Kos. The diocese declared bankruptcy and closed many of its agencies and schools. Current settlements in the Boston, Massachusetts suits could reach up to $100 million. In some cases insurance companies have balked at meeting the cost of large settlements, claiming the actions were deliberate and not covered by insurance. * ''Fr. Louis Miller'' - Louisville, Kentucky, United States. On March 31, 2003, Rev. Miller pled guilty to 44 counts of "indecent or immoral acts" and six charges of first degree sexual abuse, relating to incidents involving at least 21 children between 1957 and 1982. Miller also pled guilty to 14 further charges in Oldham County, Kentucky. Miller was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment on the Louisville convictions. The Archdiocese of Louisville made a $25.7 million dollar settlement involving 243 victims of sexual abuse, which was approved by a Louisville court on August 1, 2003. * ''Fr Paul McGennis'' - Dublin, Republic of Ireland. Abused Marie Collins when as a 13 year old she was in ''Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children'' in 1961. Collins later told McGennis admitted abusing children. However the Cardinal Archbishop of Dublin refused "on legal advice" to supply his file on McGennis to the Irish police. He was nevertheless convicted and gaoled. Collins demanded and finally got an apology from Cardinal Connell. [ Read More ]
Genesis Consultants Online Mental Health Book Store - Mental health book store plus ask the expert at Genesis Consultants about child abuse, marriage and family, sexual abuse, and personal growth.
CAPTÏV: Published Poetry on Self-Injury and Child Abuse - A poetry book on child abuse, incest, sexual abuse, and its legacy of consequences, including self-injury, eating disorders, and the road from surviving to healing.
Munchausen by Proxy and Sexual Abuse - Comprehensive coverage of Munchausen by proxy child abuse and its interface with sexual abuse allegations.
Dr. Leigh M. Baker - Dr Baker provides resources to learn more about child sexual abuse including her publications and the Trauma Treatment Center.
Wilson Sexual Abuse Graduate Education Program - Curriculum to enhance skills for treating adult and child victims of sexual abuse.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Children - Download the "Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Children" slide presentation created by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Child Abuse and Neglect Team staff.
Loving Options Pregnancy Resource Center - Located in Moreno Valley. Offers pregnancy testing, referrals, maternity and baby supplies, and support groups for those who have lost a child, those who have had an abortion, and survivors of sexual abuse. Overview, directions, calendar, and newsletter.
First Stone Ministries: Testimonies - Testimonies of men freed from homosexuality, with links to more testimonies of freedom from pornography, cross dressing, lesbianism, and sexual child abuse.
Freedom In Truth Ministries - Helping people find restoration, truth and wholeness from dometic violence; child, spiritual and sexual abuse through the work of Jesus Christ. Offers encouragement, scripture and resources.
In His Name Counseling Services - Located in Buffalo, New York, provides help and counseling in a number of areas such as addiction & behavioral problems, anger and anger management, affair recovery, abortion guilt & sadness, child and teen issues, depression, anxiety and stress, emotional, physical, sexual abuse, grief, marital problems and more.