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What is child sexual abuse?

Child sexual abuse (CSA) refers to the involvement of a child, a person under 18 years old, in sexual activity that violates the laws or social taboos of society and that the child:

  • Does not fully comprehend.

  • Does not consent to or is unable to give informed consent to.

  • Is not developmentally prepared for and cannot give consent to.

Examples of child sexual abuse (CSA)

Physical

  • Fondling

  • Intercourse 

  • Oral sex 

  • Having a child touch someone’s genitals

  • Sexual assault / rape

  • Sodomy 

  • Trafficking 

  • Digital penetration

    • Digital penetration is the insertion of a person's fingers or toes (digits) into another person's vagina or anus

  • Masturbation in front of a child
Non-physical
  • Using a child in pornographic production
  • Exposure to x-rated books, movies, or internet content
  • Verbal Harassment 
  • Showing genitalia to a child
  • Voyeurism
  • Sex in front of a child 
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