Sexual Abuse

Maryland Child Sexual Abuse Testimony Drug Sex Offense Lawyers Attorneys

James Waters testified that between 1980 and 1984 or 1985, appellant, Charles A. Maslin, III, subjected him to a continuous pattern of sexual abuse. When Waters was nine years old, the first incident of sexual abuse took place in 1980 when Waters spent a night in appellant's trailer during the Washington International Horse Show.

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Sexual Abuse

Sexual abuse isn’t that rarest of rare cases, it is common and very often hidden by the family or the victim. Violence against women in the family occurs in both developing and the most developed countries. The trouble is that it is often considered a private matter by the bystanders – that is the kith and kin as well as neighbors, the community and even the governmental agencies. I am sure that in the minds of most of you the image of Jose Frtizel, the Austrian monster is still fresh.

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What is Sexual Abuse?

Sexual abuse is the forcing of unwanted sexual behavior from one individual onto another. It is often referred to as molestation and while it can be very serious it does not carry the same severity as sexual assault. This is because molestation can be much more subtle and less physically violent. By knowing what types of sexual abuse exist you will be better able to protect your rights and interests should you ever be charged of committing molestation.
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Sexual Abuse Affects Self Confidence and Self Esteem

Years ago, I taught Caution Without Fear (a program with the same name aimed at teaching safety in all areas of life) in the local school district. We stressed a lot about “good touch” and “bad touch” and the parents and staff were grateful for the service I was providing. The kids listened and responded as I had been trained to watch for. I was considered an expert in the facts surrounding sex abuse.

As a family, we had many talks about boundaries and that our bodies belong only to ourselves. Everyone gave the right responses and acted like they understood, but one daughter just turned her head and refused to look at us. A big clue that we missed.
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Sexual Abuse Survivors – Choosing a Therapist

Sexual abuse is a traumatic and damaging experience. By definition, sexual abuse is a boundary violation. For the survivor, the feelings of betrayal, shame, guilt and distrust are often long-lasting.

These feelings are very painful to contain and, containing them is toxic. Since shame is so prevalent among people who have been abused, keeping it a secret is not uncommon. But, by keeping it a secret, shame and guilt lead the person to blame herself (himself). This fosters self-hate, fear, distrust and self-destructive behavior.
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Male Sexual Abuse Of Boys

Prevalence of abuse and an examination of both the victim and the perpetrator.

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Tom Arnold Takes Back His Power From Sexual Abuse

Tom Arnold's latest film means more to him than a simple paycheck. For Tom, it's the final step in healing his childhood experience of sexual abuse by a teenage male babysitter. It's so important that these types of stories become public knowledge so we can begin to understand and deal...

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Child/Youth and Sexual Abuse by Reema Chamseddine

Have you ever loved a family member so deeply, whether it was your mother, father, sister, brother, grandfather or grandmother, aunt or uncle, or maybe a cousin? Well I did. Have you ever been hurt by a family member so deeply that forgiveness was never something you could give? Well I have.

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Why is healing from male child sexual abuse important?

The unhealed wounds of male child sexual abuse can have devastating effects on the male survivor, families and communities.

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Masking the Effects of Sexual Abuse

Sexual abuse affects children in many different, though evident, ways.

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