Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse

Sex

Educator Sexual Misconduct Remains Prevalent in Schools

Elizabeth L. Jeglic Ph.D. on May 17, 2023

Twenty years after the Shakeshaft Report, educator sexual misconduct remains rampant in U.S. schools. The results of a new study give insights into the abuse and how to prevent it.

Twenty years after the Shakeshaft Report, educator sexual misconduct remains rampant in U.S. schools. The results of a new study give insights into the abuse and how to prevent it.

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Identification of Red-Flag Sexual Grooming Behaviors

Elizabeth L. Jeglic Ph.D. on March 9, 2023

A new study identifies red-flag sexual grooming behaviors that differentiated between those who experienced childhood sexual abuse and normal adult-child interactions

A new study identifies red-flag sexual grooming behaviors that differentiated between those who experienced childhood sexual abuse and normal adult-child interactions

Sexual Abuse

What Child Sexual Grooming Actually Means

Elizabeth L. Jeglic Ph.D. on December 2, 2022

Understanding the definition of child sexual grooming can help adults stop child sexual abuse before it occurs.

Understanding the definition of child sexual grooming can help adults stop child sexual abuse before it occurs.

Sexual Abuse

Fighting the "Stranger Danger" Myth

Elizabeth L. Jeglic Ph.D. on September 3, 2022

Learn why focusing child abuse prevention efforts on stranger danger can be harmful to children.

Learn why focusing child abuse prevention efforts on stranger danger can be harmful to children.

Sexual Abuse

How Sexual Abusers Try to Groom Children

Elizabeth L. Jeglic Ph.D. on April 18, 2022

There has been controversy in the media about the usage of the term "grooming." Understand why it is critical that the term be used only in reference to child sexual abuse.

There has been controversy in the media about the usage of the term "grooming." Understand why it is critical that the term be used only in reference to child sexual abuse.

Sex

Talking to Your Kids About Sex

Elizabeth L. Jeglic Ph.D. on March 31, 2022

Integrating discussion of healthy sexuality into your parenting can protect your children from sexual abuse.

Integrating discussion of healthy sexuality into your parenting can protect your children from sexual abuse.

Sexual Abuse

Why Children Don’t Tell Anyone About Sexual Abuse

Elizabeth L. Jeglic Ph.D. on February 28, 2022

Child sexual abuse is one of the most under-reported crimes. Here's what might facilitate disclosure—and help survivors access treatment and support.

Child sexual abuse is one of the most under-reported crimes. Here's what might facilitate disclosure—and help survivors access treatment and support.

Relationships

Why It's Important to Talk About Sexual Coercion

Elizabeth L. Jeglic Ph.D. on February 7, 2022

No one should feel pressure to engage in sexual relations that they do not want. Sexual coercion refers to a wide range of behaviors and can have negative long-term consequences.

No one should feel pressure to engage in sexual relations that they do not want. Sexual coercion refers to a wide range of behaviors and can have negative long-term consequences.

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Understanding the Role of Women in Sex Trafficking

Elizabeth L. Jeglic Ph.D. on December 30, 2021

Ghislaine Maxwell was found guilty of federal sex trafficking. Find out how women are involved in sex trafficking and the sexual grooming of victims.

Ghislaine Maxwell was found guilty of federal sex trafficking. Find out how women are involved in sex trafficking and the sexual grooming of victims.

Sexual Abuse

How Biases and Stereotypes Can Prevent Recognition of Sexual Abuse

Elizabeth L. Jeglic Ph.D. on December 14, 2021

Biases and stereotypes have played a role in historic failures to detect and report institutional child sexual abuse. Learn how to identify and mitigate these biases.

Biases and stereotypes have played a role in historic failures to detect and report institutional child sexual abuse. Learn how to identify and mitigate these biases.

Sexual Abuse

5 Harmful Myths About Child Sexual Abuse

Elizabeth L. Jeglic Ph.D. on November 22, 2021

Understanding the myths and realities of sexual abuse is pivotal, as we need laws and policies based upon facts to keep us safe from sexual violence.

Understanding the myths and realities of sexual abuse is pivotal, as we need laws and policies based upon facts to keep us safe from sexual violence.

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How to Cope Following Sexual Abuse

Elizabeth L. Jeglic Ph.D. on September 24, 2021

Sexual abuse can have many negative long-term consequences. These five coping strategies can help reduce trauma symptoms.

Sexual abuse can have many negative long-term consequences. These five coping strategies can help reduce trauma symptoms.

Sexual Abuse

Warning Signs of Possible Sexual Abuse in Children and Teens

Elizabeth L. Jeglic Ph.D. on September 17, 2021

The possibility that a child is being sexually abused is a parent's worst nightmare. Learn the warning signs of sexual abuse for children and teens so that they can get help.

The possibility that a child is being sexually abused is a parent's worst nightmare. Learn the warning signs of sexual abuse for children and teens so that they can get help.

Sexual Abuse

How Coercive Abusers Engage in Sexual Grooming

Elizabeth L. Jeglic Ph.D. on August 26, 2021

Gaining access, developing trust, and desensitizing to touch.

Gaining access, developing trust, and desensitizing to touch.

Sexual Abuse

Why Bill Cosby’s Sentence Being Overturned Can Trigger Survivors

Elizabeth L. Jeglic Ph.D. on June 30, 2021

Bill Cosby's release from prison can be triggering for survivors of sexual abuse. Learn five strategies to help cope with the trauma.

Bill Cosby's release from prison can be triggering for survivors of sexual abuse. Learn five strategies to help cope with the trauma.

Sexual Abuse

Teaching Our Sons to Prevent Sexual Abuse

Elizabeth L. Jeglic Ph.D. on June 18, 2021

Learn 10 strategies parents can use to prevent sexual violence so that their sons are part of the solution and not part of the problem.

Learn 10 strategies parents can use to prevent sexual violence so that their sons are part of the solution and not part of the problem.

Sexual Abuse

The Long-Lasting Consequences of Child Sexual Abuse

Elizabeth L. Jeglic Ph.D. on May 6, 2021

There are many long-term consequences for those who have experienced childhood sexual abuse. Learn the psychological, physical, social and economic impacts of childhood sexual abuse.

There are many long-term consequences for those who have experienced childhood sexual abuse. Learn the psychological, physical, social and economic impacts of childhood sexual abuse.

Fantasies

How Rare Are Rape and Bondage Fantasies?

Elizabeth L. Jeglic Ph.D. on April 13, 2021

Fantasies of rape and bondage are much more common than we think.

Fantasies of rape and bondage are much more common than we think.

Sexual Abuse

Understanding Online Sexual Grooming

Elizabeth L. Jeglic Ph.D. on March 16, 2021

In almost all cases of online child sexual abuse, the perpetrator will introduce sexual content within the first 24 hours. Learn how to teach kids to report red flags.

In almost all cases of online child sexual abuse, the perpetrator will introduce sexual content within the first 24 hours. Learn how to teach kids to report red flags.

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What Everyone Needs to Understand About Sexual Coercion

Elizabeth L. Jeglic Ph.D. on March 8, 2021

One in three women and one in ten men will experience sexual coercion. What is it and how can it be prevented?

One in three women and one in ten men will experience sexual coercion. What is it and how can it be prevented?