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Identifying Child Sex Abuse in Massachusetts (Part A)

Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a criminal offense in which "an adult engages in sexual activity with a minor or exploits a minor for the purpose of sexual gratification." This definition is provided by the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, and similarly, The American Psychiatric Association states that "An adult who engages in sexual activity with a child is performing a criminal and immoral act which never can be considered socially acceptable behavior."

As further defined by federal laws, forms of CSA include:

• Asking or coercing a child to participate in sexual activities
• Indecent exposure of the genitals to a child
• Actual sexual contact with a child and/or a child's genitals
• Viewing a child's genitals without physical contact
• Involving a child in child pornography

In addition to the immediate injuries and harm done to the child, sexual abuse can cause long-term negative effects and serious psychological harm to sexually abused children.

Negative Effects of Child Sexual Abuse

The negative effects of child sexual abuse can include depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), long-term psychological trauma, and of course the actual physical harm that often accompanies CSA. Physical harm may include internal damage and bleeding, infections related to sexually transmitted diseases, or in severe cases, even death.

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