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Which children are at risk?

Every child is at risk of abuse and exploitation regardless of age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, culture, immigration status, religion, sexual orientation, family structure, disability, socioeconomic status, primary language, English proficiency, educational level, or geographic location.

  • 1 in 4 girls is sexually abused before turning 18

  • 1 in 6 boys is sexually abused before turning 18

  • 9 yo = mean age of child sex abuse victims

  • Most children do not report the abuse

Teaching your child about "stranger danger" isn't enough

  • 90% of child sexual abuse victims know their abuser

  • 39% are abused by a family member