Understanding Child Sexual Abuse Quiz

Perpetrators typically avoid encouraging open communication to maintain secrecy and control.

Increased interest in social activities is not typically a sign of sexual abuse in children.

Statutory rape involves an adult engaging in sexual activity with a minor below the age of consent.

Strong family communication serves as a protective factor against child sexual abuse.

Pornographic exposure refers to the act of an adult showing pornography to a child.

A majority of cases involve perpetrators known to the child, often within their social circle.

Children aged 5-11 are particularly vulnerable to child sexual abuse.

Online perpetrators often build trust with children through shared interests before exploiting them.

Sextortion involves manipulating a child into creating explicit content and sharing it.

Mandatory reporting is the legal obligation to report suspected cases of child abuse or neglect.

Memory contamination refers to the distortion of a child's memory of an event over time.

Fear of punishment is a common barrier that prevents children from disclosing sexual abuse.

Child sexual abuse may lead to chronic physical health issues in the long term.

A significant percentage of child sexual abuse cases remain unreported to authorities, often exceeding 75%.

Contrary to the myth, most perpetrators are known to the child, not strangers.

Child sexual abuse may result in the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in survivors.

A substantial percentage of child sexual abuse survivors develop symptoms of PTSD, often exceeding 75%.

Child sexual abuse may lead to physical consequences such as chronic pain or gynecological problems.

A high percentage of child sexual abuse perpetrators are estimated to be family members.