Childhood Sexual Abuse

Childhood sexual abuse is a major issue in the world because of the physical

and mental abuse that the children deal with is very effective on them.The effects can

be last for a long time and affect an entire family. Although it has been an issue for a

while society is becoming increasingly more aware of sexual abuse and its effect on

child victims. Children of many different backgrounds have been forced to be in

unwanted sexual behavior. A lot of issues go unreported because of the

embarrassment or denial. Victims of child sexual abuse may face many physical

and psychological problems that can contribute to a lifelong memory. (Scholarship)

Most people, if they knew anything about child sexual abuse, thought that it only

That is when people started to speak openly about

child sexual abuse and took action against it. Childhood sexual abuse is not an issue to

ignore. It is a very serious matter that can scar a person mentally if not physically for life.

The act of childhood sexual abuse can make an impact on an entire family.(APA)

Some may actually think that childhood sexual abuse isn't that big of a deal and a child

can easily get over it and forget all about the incident. In reality it is a big deal and it is not

going to be easy to get over or forget about. If a child has been unwilling forced to have

sexual activity with someone it is a matter that will stay in a child’s memory forever no matter how many years pass. It won't be easy to forget because of the pain they have

received emotionally and physically. There will always be time when that memory comes

up. (Scholarship)

Childhood sexual abuse victims suffer from a lot of symptoms and psychological problems

because of the traumatic childhood experience. To try to move past the trauma and cope

with sexual abuse, children need the help of professionals and treatment methods.There

are many successful treatment methods can work with different childhood sexual