What To Do When You Suspect Child Sexual Abuse - christianpost.com
Excerpt from this article
"What are the 'Dos and Don'ts' of awareness?
Do … be aware that child sexual abuse is illegal, a crime that must be reported.
Do … be aware that children are usually abused by people they know.
Do … be aware that children seldom lie about sexual abuse.
Do … be aware that physical abuse is often violent, but child sexual abuse is usually not violent. Do … be aware that children may deny or change their stories because of fear.
Do … be aware that sexual abuse is progressive and will get worse if not stopped.
Don't … be in denial, no matter how difficult it is to believe.
Don't … minimize the abuse by turning a blind eye.
Don't … let the offender go without confrontation.
Don't … keep abuse a 'family' or 'ministry' secret."
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There is only one proper thing to do if you suspect that a child is being physically or sexually abused - Tell! Tell someone who has the authority to immediately put an end to the abuse.
The Bible [our Lord Jesus] says:
"It is impossible but that offenses will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come! It
were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he
cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones." - Luke 17:1,2
Recommended reading:
No Pimp Left Behind: It's Time to Round Up Every Pimp in America and Lock Them Up For Good! (my post)
How Long Does it Hurt? A Guide to Recovering from Incest and Sexual Abuse for Teenagers, Their Friends and Their Families, by Cynthia L. Mathers
