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Myths About Child Sexual Abuse
In order to understand the reality of child sexual abuse, it is important to understand the myths that exist.
Below are the most common myths about child sexual abuse and the facts and stats that dispel these myths:
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Parents are often accused of not protecting their child. However, this attitude shifts blame and enables offenders to avoid responsibility for their actions. The offender is always the person who is responsible for the child sexual abuse.
(NOTE: While the perpetrator is always the one who is primarily responsible, we acknowledge that adults who know about the abuse and do nothing to stop it or protect the child have a level of responsibility.)
Need more detailed information?
If you wish to learn more about the statistics around child sexual abuse in Australia, as well as research about the effects of child sexual abuse, we recommend you read our research section Child Sexual Abuse: Facts and Stats.