11 No-Fluff Facts About Child Abuse

11 No-Fluff Facts About Child Abuse Approximately 5 children die every day because of child abuse. 1 out of 3 girls and 1 out of 5 boys will be sexually abused before they reach age 18. 90% of child sexual abuse victims know the perpetrator in some way. 68% are abused by a family member.…

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Is It Really “Less Bad” For Boys?

One out of every six boys is the victim of sex abuse as a child – compared to one out of every four girls. Despite being at almost equal risk, boys are far less likely to report their abuse within the critical first 48-hour window. They’re actually less likely to report it at all. And…

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Talking to Your Kids About Sex Abuse Safety

How To Talk About Sexual Abuse Safety Did you know that most children never report sexual abuse while it’s happening? If you think that’s crazy, think about this: Most sexual abusers are someone known and trusted by your family, not a stranger. The combination of a trusted family member or friend creating feelings of emotional…

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Prevention Guide for Youth Organizations

How Can Your Organization Prevent Sexual Abuse? Youth organizations should schedule regular self-assessments to identify any faults or weaknesses in their sexual abuse prevention program. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has developed a downloadable guide to help organizations adopt or adapt their prevention strategies. You can download the CDC’s guide here: The…

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Starting the Recovery Process

How To Start Healing Each journey to healing is unique, but every person looking to recover from childhood sexual abuse faces a difficult path. You will be faced with shame, guilt and blame as you come to terms with past experiences. It is difficult, but not impossible. And Keep Kids Safe strives to provide the…

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