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Based on a review of state records pertaining to child abuse and neglect, 86,830 children in the United States experienced sexual abuse in 2001 (DHHS 2003). Get free missing child alerts for your computer or website here. National
Child Abuse Hotline Child Abuse 1-888-PREVENT (1-888-773-8368) Childhelp IOF/National Child Abuse Hotline: 1 (800) 4ACHILD (voice) 1 (800) 2ACHILD (TDD) CyberTipline 1-800-843-5678 National Runaway Switchboard 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-621-786-2929) Victims of Crime Help Line 1-800-FYI-CALL (1-800-394-2255) Child Pornography Tipline 1-800-843-5678 Covenant House (800) 999-9999 Child Find of America (800) 426-5678 Missing and Exploited Children 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678) Reporting sexual exploitation of children Symptoms of abuse in adult survivors "Commonly reported psychological difficulties include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, self-esteem problems, somatic complaints, aggression, and a variety of interpersonal and relationship difficulties" (Aspelmeier, et. al., 2007) "Sexual identity confusion, difficulties with sexual functioning... and problems with substance abuse...self-injury, suicidal ideation and attempts, depression, and rage" (Denov, 2004)
The Effects of Abuse on Adult CSA Survivors
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Resources on Child Sexual Assault (CSA)
Adult Survivors of Child Abuse http://www.ascasupport.org/ "ASCA supports and assists survivors of child abuse to move-on with our lives, gently encouraging us to transform our self-identities from victims, to survivors, to thrivers. In addition, ASCA was created with the intention of guaranteeing all survivors of childhood abuse, irrespective of their financial situation, with access to a superior program focused on recovery from childhood abuse. "
Child Abuse Prevention Network http://child-abuse.com/ Provides links to partner organizations, information about awareness activities, and links to several abuse related listservs.
http://www.missingkids.com/ The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) - The Nation's Resource Center for Child Protection 1-800-THE-LOST "Act
immediately if you believe that your child is missing.
http://www.stopitnow.com/
Directory of family help in the US and Canada http://www.focusas.com/Directory.html
http://www.codeamber.org/ Missing child alerts Code Amber now provides both Web Site Tickers and Desktop Tickers for the US and Canada. Please select from the following to get your ticker(s). You may download any or all of the tickers we have available. http://www.childwelfare.com/ Offers access to an electronic library of child welfare material including adoption, protective services, and foster care as well as the electronic journal, Children and Youth Services Review. Also available are links to reports, literature, and other organizations. http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/violencemenu.cfm This National Institute of Mental Health site makes available reports that address the issue of helping children and adolescents deal with violence, disasters, and depression. Connect for Kids--The Early Years: Safety and Injuries http://www.connectforkids.org/content1554/content_list.htm?attrib_id=326 Connect for Kids
(formerly Kids Campaigns) provides a listing of many organizations and
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issues. Also see the legal section for statute of limitations.
Resources to research this subject: Search the NCJRS Abstracts Database Google scholar or Findarticles Online Libraries on sexual assault Encyclopedias and Dictionaries Search terms: rape crisis Related links: Victim blame References: Macdonalds, J. (2004). World Book Encyclopedia. United States of America: World Book Inc. rape. (2006). Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved May 2, 2006, from Encyclopædia Britannica Premium Service. http://www.britannica.com/eb/article?tocId=9376486 Smith, M. D. (2004). Encyclopedia of Rape. USA: Greenwood Press. Sedney, M., "rape (crime)." Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia. Scholastic Library Publishing, 2006 <http://gme.grolier.com> (February 1, 2006).
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