Child abuse is a big problem we face in our society. There are many type of abuse. Some forms are easy to detect by physical markings. Yet, other forms are very hard to identify because there may not be any markings or bruising out in the open. The physical markings are hidden in places where a teacher, parent, and friends won’t see. Sexual abuse is defined by the APA as “unwanted sexual activity, with perpetrators using force, making threats or taking advantage of victims not able to give consent. Most victims and perpetrators know each other. Immediate reactions to sexual abuse include shock, fear or disbelief” (American Psychological Assoication, 2016). Sexual abuse is prevalent all over the world. In the United States, 1 in 4 girls, and
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The campaign was shown to an increase in adult responsibility. Adults felt like they had a bigger responsibility for preventing child sexual abuse. Public awareness went up and so did knowledge of CSA. The public felt they knew how to prevent and intervene, if necessary. Some believe that a targeted prevention would be beneficial for children at risk. A targeted approach would allow programs to find area’s in need of prevention. “A targeted approach to prevention would match high-risk factors with the locale, duration, and approach of the intervention. Geocoding permits identification of communities with high child abuse reports and foster care use” (Berrick & Barth). Being able to identify different areas with children who at high risk for sexual abuse is very helpful. You are able to give children different resources and skills to use if they are put in that situation. There have also been studies that suggest that sex offender’s notification is useful. Although, studies are very limited. A study in Wisconsin, funded by the National Institute of Justice, “found that community notification meetings increased both knowledge of the policy and anxiety about sex offenders” (NSVRC, 2011). A different study showed that community notification polices may perhaps increase knowledge of convicted sex offenders in their community (NSVRC, 2011). Parents who are given access and information about sex offenders in their area, are more aware of the surroundings their children are in. An increased knowledge is always helpful for parents of young
The campaign was shown to an increase in adult responsibility. Adults felt like they had a bigger responsibility for preventing child sexual abuse. Public awareness went up and so did knowledge of CSA. The public felt they knew how to prevent and intervene, if necessary. Some believe that a targeted prevention would be beneficial for children at risk. A targeted approach would allow programs to find area’s in need of prevention. “A targeted approach to prevention would match high-risk factors with the locale, duration, and approach of the intervention. Geocoding permits identification of communities with high child abuse reports and foster care use” (Berrick & Barth). Being able to identify different areas with children who at high risk for sexual abuse is very helpful. You are able to give children different resources and skills to use if they are put in that situation. There have also been studies that suggest that sex offender’s notification is useful. Although, studies are very limited. A study in Wisconsin, funded by the National Institute of Justice, “found that community notification meetings increased both knowledge of the policy and anxiety about sex offenders” (NSVRC, 2011). A different study showed that community notification polices may perhaps increase knowledge of convicted sex offenders in their community (NSVRC, 2011). Parents who are given access and information about sex offenders in their area, are more aware of the surroundings their children are in. An increased knowledge is always helpful for parents of young