Child sexual abuse is not only a legal issue but a public health crisis. Prevention begins with awareness, open dialogue, and a united front among parents, schools, and care providers. This guide explores evidence-based strategies for recognizing risks, supporting survivors, and building environments where safety is the rule, not the exception.

Children rarely use words to tell us when something traumatic has happened. Their silence often speaks through behavior, sleep, drawings, or sudden shifts in personality. Understanding the subtle, nonverbal warning signs of childhood sexual abuse can help parents, educators, and clinicians intervene early and protect children from lasting harm.