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How can a child heal after sexual abuse or rape?
Recently there was a news story out of New Jersey about a 7-year-old girl who had been gang-raped at a party that her teenage sister took her to (the news reports said the teenage sister had been prostituting herself and then offered up her sister too). There was also a story in California about a high schooler who had been gang-raped by adult men (and other teens) on campus during a school dance.
Stories like this break my heart, and I wonder about the long-term effects on the victims. Can children ever heal from such abuse, or are they thereafter hindered from having healthy relationships, a positive self-esteem, etc.? Obviously prevention of such tragedies is best, but how to help a child after they've been abused in this way?
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My child's growth and development, Physical Health, Teen issues
Stories like this break my heart, and I wonder about the long-term effects on the victims. Can children ever heal from such abuse, or are they thereafter hindered from having healthy relationships, a positive self-esteem, etc.? Obviously prevention of such tragedies is best, but how to help a child after they've been abused in this way?
> 60 days ago
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Love them, listen to them, let them know that it was not their fault.
http://www.haltnow.ca/abuse/52-child-sexual-abuse/153-preventing-sexual-child-abuse.html
http://www.haltnow.ca/abuse/52-child-sexual-abuse/153-preventing-sexual-child-abuse.html
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> 60 days ago
It is an alarming issue everywhere on the planet. The healing is easy but needs accommodating nature. Childhood is a very innocent stage. It has to be viewed very leniently. The individual must be given confidence stating no damage/wrong has been taken place. Deviating and diverting attitude towards creative approach will help a lot.
However, parents must not allow opposite sex to share one bed. Never allow elder age group up to 90 to mingle closely with children. Never leave opposite sex people in isolated rooms. Keep them away from cell phones and net services. TV is also offensive now a days.
However, parents must not allow opposite sex to share one bed. Never allow elder age group up to 90 to mingle closely with children. Never leave opposite sex people in isolated rooms. Keep them away from cell phones and net services. TV is also offensive now a days.
> 60 days ago
No one can fully heal from any type of abuse. Speaking from experience, allow your child some space between yourself and them..don't make it seem like your still thinking about it from overlly doing things for them as if they won a nobel peace prize. After being abused the only thing any child wants is love, respect, & to know your there for them. Abused children hold resientment, trust issues & feel like they have to shut down because NO one understands. As a parent you have to keep an open mind with them..allow them to come to you..allow your child to know they can trust you & most important u love them and eventually they will come out of the shell & build a positive relationship with you
> 60 days ago
