• 1 in 10 children are sexually abused before their 18th birthday.
• 60 million adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse are walking among us; 80 percent never reported their abuse
• In 90% of cases, the child knows and trusts the abuser.
• Children are victims of 70% of all reported sexual assaults.
• 40% of sexual abused children are abused by an older or larger child.
• Survivors of child sexual abuse have a higher likelihood of psychological disorders, excessive drug and alcohol use, eating disorders, suicidal tendencies, and violence.
• Approximately 30% of children who are sexually abused are abused by family members.
• False reports are rare. Research shows that only 4 to 8% of child sexual abuse reports are fabricated

• Anxiety, chronic stomach pain, or headaches may occur.
• "Too perfect" behavior, withdrawal, fear, depression, unexplained anger, and rebellion .>
• Nightmares, bed-wetting, falling grades, cruelty to animals, bullying, being bullied, fire setting, runaway, and self-harm of any kind.
• Sexual behavior and language that are not age-appropriate.
• Use of alcohol or drugs at an early age.
• Could have bruising, bleeding, redness and bumps, or scabs around the mouth, genitals, or anus. Urinary tract infections, STDs, and abnormal vaginal or penile discharges can also be signs.

You do not need proof that abuse if occurring to make a report, only reasonable suspicion. Reporting child sexual abuse is key in preventing and intervening in abuse.

If a child discloses abuse to you:

• Give attention, compassion, and belief.
• Listen calmly and openly.
• Don't fill in gaps.
• Don't ask leading questions about the details.
• Ask open-ended questions like, "What happened next?"
• Don't overreact.
• Say, "I believe you" and "what happened is not your fault."

Talking With Kids (2:16)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX57AZjsKkc
Watch this two-minute video to learn how talking with children is important to protect them from sexual abuse. For more in-depth learning, tools, and practical guidelines to help adults prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse, take Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children®. Visit www.D2L.org/Stewards for more information.

1 in 10 Children (2:19)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lRIV6ylrj4
Watch this two-minute video to learn the facts about child sexual abuse. For more in-depth learning, tools, and practical guidelines to help adults prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse, take Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children®. Visit www.D2L.org/Stewards for more information.

Consequences of Sexual Abuse (2:17)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9bEPApPokU
Watch this two-minute video to learn the facts about child sexual abuse. For more in-depth learning, tools, and practical guidelines to help adults prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse, take Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children®. Visit www.D2L.org/Stewards for more information.

Protecting Children During a Crisis from Darkness to Light is a 30-minute online training available in both English and Spanish designed to help caregivers navigate through unusual circumstances you might face during times of crisis. Learn how to evaluate current strategies and consider new ones.

Prevent Now! Stewards of Children is a two-hour training designed to educate adults on how to recognize, prevent, and react responsibly to the reality of child sexual abuse, emphasizing child safety is every adult’s responsibility. Our goal is simple: to educate and prepare our community to deal with and prevent child sexual abuse. The training teaches the steps to preventing abuse, recognizing warning signs, and reacting responsibly when abuse occurs.

Prevent Now! meetings are community meetings designed to create awareness and have discussions around the issues of child sexual abuse. Meetings are open to the public and are a great first step for those exploring, getting involved and making change.