In addition to immediate health issues, such as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), sexual abuse victims are at greater risk for a plethora of adverse psychological and somatic problems into adulthood in contrast to those who were not sexually abused

Victims child sexual abuse are at a greater risk of health problems associated with suicide attempts, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress disorder, conduct disorders/delinquency. [3]

Sexual abuse is the fastest growing form of reported child abuse. [4]

Perpurtators of child sexual abuse often do not use physical force, but may use play, deception, threats, or other forms of coercion to engage children and maintain their silence.[5]

Children of all ages, races, ethnicities, and economic backgrounds are vulnerable to sexual abuse.[5]

Prevention of child sexual abuse can be done by teaching children about body safety and healthy body boundaries, and by encouraging open communication aboutsexual matters. [5]

Victims of child sexual abuse often believe that the sexual abuse was their own fault and may not disclose for fear of getting in trouble themselves.[ 5]

Children whose parents or caregivers are supportive heal more quickly from the abuse. [5]

Therapy has been shown to successfully reduce distress in families and the effects of sexual abuse on children.[5]

When children are abused by adults who are supposed to protect them from harm, their ability to trust and rely on adults may be shattered. [5]

Most will agree that there will be 500,000 babies born in the US this year that will be sexually abused before they turn 18 if we do not prevent it. [6]

With appropriate support and resources, children can heal from sexual abuse. [7]

Ongoing support from victim advocacy programs can promote childrens healing.[2]

Community services specific to child needs can contribute to children's wellbeing after sexual abuse. [7]

All involved in the community response to child sexual abuse can build upon children's resiliencies-their ability to maintain or recover wellbeing despite adversity-to help them cope with their reactions. [7]

Community intervention and support that builds upon children's strengths, along with aprotective, reassuring, and supportive response, by caregivers, can help lessen the abuse's negative impact on the children's. [8]

Physical activity is a key component in the development of physical and psychological health benefits during adolescence.[9]

Active kids have higher self-esteem, task orientation, and overall behavior.[9]

Participation in physical activity promotes the development of positive habits, healthy lifestyles, and psychological health.[9]

Physical activity has been shown to decrease the impact of psychosocial problems in youth. [10]

Participation in games and sports leads to higher levels of self-esteem than for those who do not participate in physical activity.[11]
Creative activities increase knowledge and positive behaviors in children and young people.[12]