Research Facts and Stats
Child Sexual Abuse Facts and Stats – this section contains statistics and facts on child sexual abuse, sourced from the most recent national and international research and compiled by Bravehearts’ Research Team. Every effort has been made to ensure complete references have been provided.
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TOPICS
Prevalence of Child Sexual Abuse
Nature of Child Sexual Abuse: Risk Factors & Dynamics
Disclosure of Child Sexual Abuse
Harmful Sexual Behaviour (Peer Instigated Abuse)
Convicting, Treating and Managing Child Sex Offenders
Child Sexual Abuse & Religious Organisations
The Impact of Child Sexual Abuse
Therapeutic Responses to Child Sexual Abuse
The Costs of Child Sexual Abuse
Child Sexual Abuse: Prevention and Education
Community Views of Child Sexual Abuse
Online Risks, Child Exploitation and Grooming