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Sexual Abuse

Sexual abuse is defined as the involvement of developmentally immature children and adolescent in sexual activities they do not truly comprehend and which they are unable to give informed consent.

Not only is sexual abuse harmful for a minor, but the effects of childhood sexual abuse in adults can lead to depression, guilt, low self-esteem, anxiety, anger and sexual disorders.