Sexual violence, including child sexual abuse, crosses all ages, genders, races, ethnicities, and economic backgrounds. According to research published in the journal
Violence and Victims in 2007, in the United States, an estimated 2.7 million women and 978,000 men are victims of sexual violence each year. In recognition of the widespread prevalence of sexual assault in this country, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center has designated the month of April as National Sexual Assault Awareness month.
Although the amount of sexual violence is alarming, there is hope for survivors. As Esther Deblinger, PhD, co-director of the CARES Institute, an expert in the field of child sexual abuse, and an NCTSN member, says, "There is increasing evidence that, with support from a caring adult and high-quality treatment, many children and parents effectively recover and may feel stronger and closer as a family in the aftermath of a traumatic experience."
The NCTSN is proud to observe National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and offers the resources listed below to help educate parents, professionals, policy makers, and communities about the profound impact that sexual violence has on men, women, and children.
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