Child Sexual Abuse Statistics

Prevalence Rate | Disclosure Research | Prevalence Research | Consequences | References | All Statistics and References The facts are shocking. Key statistics answering the following questions: What is the prevalence of child sexual abuse? What puts a child at risk? What are the consequences?View, print and download our PDF's to learn more about child sexual abuse. For all statistics and references, view the full statistics PDF. All Statistics and References Learn all the statistics including facts on the magnitude of the problem, perpetrators, circumstances, risk factors, consequences, reporting and signs of abuse. View The Magnitude  of the Problem Child sexual abuse is far more prevalent than people realize. Find out how big the problem really is. Learn More | SHARE About  Perpetrators Those who molest children look and act just like everyone else. Abusers can be neighbors, friends, and family members. Learn More | SHARE Circumstances  of Abuse Child sexual abuse takes place under specific, often surprising circumstances. Learn More | SHARE Risk Factors While no child is immune, there are child and family characteristics that can heighten the risk of sexual abuse. Learn More | SHARE Consequences of Abuse Emotional and mental health problems are often the first consequence and sign of child sexual abuse. Learn More | SHARE Facts on Reporting Only about one third of child sexual abuse incidents are identified, and even fewer are reported. Learn More | SHARE Signs of Abuse Do you know what to do if you suspect or discover child sexual abuse? Learn the facts about signs of abuse that will help you identify when to report. Learn More | SHARE Please share your thoughts and feelings below. And make sure to follow us!