10%
Of All Children
will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday
The Issue
We know 1 in 10 children will be sexually abused by their 18th birthday.
Think about that for a minute. That means 10% of all children will be affected by child sexual abuse before they turn 18. And only about 12% of all child abuse cases are actually reported, so this number is most likely much higher than this.
Child sexual abuse can occur anywhere. It happens regardless of socio-economic status, race, religion, education – and it happens in places like homes, neighborhoods, schools, and youth sports environments, but it also occurs online, such as child pornography or communicating in a sexual manner by phone or internet.
Stats
Of children who are sexually abused, 20% are abused before age 8.
557
Children
number of new child clients we served last year
12%
Of Child Abuse Cases
are actually reported, which means 88% of children being abused still need our help
90%
Of Children
know their abuser
9
Years Old
average age for reported abuse cases
20%
Of Youth Ages 10-17
receive sexual solicitations or are approached online
It is estimated that 60% of child sexual abuse victims never tell anyone.
What can you do?
Learn the Facts
Do you know how to recognize, prevent and react responsibly to child abuse?
Understand the truth about child abuse and how it impacts your community. No county in Tennessee is immune from this.
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