Child sexual abuse common worldwide

 

ISPM researchers have found that about one in eight girls and one in fifteen boys had experienced child sexual abuse (defined as non-consensual sexual intercourse).

The study is part of the larger Optimus Study. The investigators reviewed data from 52 surveys in 24 different countries. The figures for other types of abuse are even higher. The findings also suggest that a high proportion of children and adults suffer from mental disorders related to child sexual abuse.

For a more detailed description of the project please see the PDF in German, French, English.

Link to Optimus Study

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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