Preventing Sexual Abuse — What leaders should KNOW
Learn how to protect children from sexual abuse with an effective SAFETY SYSTEM.
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Is Sexual Abuse Really That Big of a Problem?
1 out of 4 girls and 1 out of 6 boys will experience sexual abuse before the age of 18
1 out of 4 girls and 1 out of 6 boys will experience sexual abuse before the age of 18
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Protective barriers in organizations can be critically low, creating a target for predators
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Ongoing failure to address this issue results in increased risk to children and students in programs
The average convicted offender may have between 50-150 victims
The average convicted offender may have between 50-150 victims
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Less than 10% of sexual abusers will EVER encounter the criminal justice system
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There is NO visual profile for molesters
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Most molesters appear helpful, trustworthy and responsible
The average abuser molests his first victim by age 13 or 14
The average abuser molests his first victim by age 13 or 14
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90% of victims are abused by someone they
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Abusers come from all segments of society and many are married, educated and have families
The average age of criminal prosecution for the convicted abuser is 35 years of age
The average age of criminal prosecution for the convicted abuser is 35 years of age
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Sexual abusers groom children and gatekeepers prior to sexual behavior
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Staff Members and Volunteers are gatekeepers and MUST understand and recognize the abuser's 'grooming process'
These statistics apply to YOUR organization. Â
These statistics apply to YOUR organization. Â
Abuse Prevention Systems provides
a complete Child Safety System designed
to reduce the risk of sexual abuse.
Abuse Prevention Systems provides
a complete Child Safety System designed to reduce the risk
of sexual abuse.
Abuse Prevention Systems provides a complete Child Safety System designed to reduce the risk of sexual abuse.
Abuse Prevention Systems provides
a complete Child Safety System
designed to reduce the risk
of sexual abuse.
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