Stop It Now! has an excellent booklet, PDF file, that you can download for free that answers many questions. The booklet talks about:

What is Sexual Abuse?
Why do people sexually abuse? And is there help and hope for them to get better?
Can a child sexually abuse another child?
What are the warning signs that a child may be suffering from abuse?
What are the warning signs that an adult may be at risk for abusing children?
What to DO if you suspect any of these problems?


There is a quote in the booklet that is SO true, and really spoke to me. It says,

“Abusers count on us to be confused, to keep quiet, and to not call for help.”

I know for a fact that some people in my life who were legally obligated to report the abuse never said a word to anyone. They were even so brazen to write it down in official records... And so, the abuse went on. Here I am, twenty years later, still paying a heavy price for their irresponsibility.

If you suspect a child may be being abused... if you suspect an adult you know may be at risk to abuse a child... If you are afraid you might abuse a child... call 1-888-PREVENT to talk about your concerns.

Get the free download book here: http://stopitnow.org/downloads/Prevent_CSA.pdf