Author Archives: Tautoko Mai

Sexual abuse, also called molestation, is the forcing of unwanted sexual behavior by one individual upon another. Any time that pressure is immediate, of brief duration, or infrequent, it’s known as sexual assault. The offender is referred to as a sexual abuser or (often pejoratively) molester. The term additionally covers any behavior by any adultContinue reading “What Is Sexual Abuse And How To Stop It”

In most areas of the country, there is the ability to get advice about the services available after sexual assault that does not require reporting to the police. These are called Sexual Assault Referral Centres and there are telephone numbers available for you to seek advice, confidentially. They help both men and women and giveContinue reading “If I Have Been Sexually Assaulted – What Can I Do?”

Throughout my career I talked to hundreds and hundreds of victims of sexual abuse. I have seen a lot of similarities developing in these victims; the most obvious being that they all appear to be lacking in self-esteem. They are often people who can’t look you in the eye, who keep their heads down, especiallyContinue reading “Child Sexual Abuse – A Typical Victim”

A symptom is a sign or an indication of something. When someone has been subjected to child sexual abuse, there are several symptoms that will help those close to him/her validating that an abuse indeed took place. But it should be noted that every victim may manifest different signs and there is no telling ifContinue reading “Different Symptoms of Child Sexual Abuse”

Child sexual abuse is a serious crime that has constantly evolved through the years. Decades ago, sex offenders and pedophiles did not have the luxury of the internet as a tool for finding potential victims. But now, the web has enabled a dramatic increase in the number of child abuse victims all around the world.Continue reading “Indicators of Child Sexual Abuse”

Sexual assault can happen to both men and women of any age and include groping and inappropriate touching; vaginal, anal, or oral penetration; rape and attempted rape; and child molestation. Sexual assault and abuse can also include more subtle actions, such as derogatory name-calling, refusal to use contraception, deliberately causing unwanted physical pain during sex,Continue reading “The Best Strategies to Prevent Sexual Assault”

The unbelievable reality is that a person who sexually abuses children may seem very average and ordinary to the world. He/she may be a leader in the church, in the community or in business, a sports coach, scout leader, or celebrity. Sex offenders do not fit a classic stereotype and are not necessarily uneducated, unemployed,Continue reading “About Child Sexual Abuse and Incest”

Sexual abuse of children takes many forms. It is not solely the traditional view of a male parent having intercourse with a frightened and unwilling daughter; it is much wider than that. Sexual abuse takes place when one person uses their power to obtain sexual gratification from another. It may include watching (e.g. leering), touching,Continue reading “Things You Didn’t Know About Sexual Abuse”

Sexual assault or rape can be defined as verbal, visual, or physical abuse that forces a person to consent to sexual contact or attention. It can happen in any number of different situations, by a stranger in an isolated place, on a date, or in the home by someone you are familiar with. Some rapistContinue reading “Sexual Assault the Most Cowardly Of All Crimes”

There are many teenage relationship dangers. One of the most common dangers is that of sexual assault. Many use the terms “sexual assault” and “rape” in an interchangeable manner. However, these are two distinct sex crimes. Rape is a word that is used to describe sexual intercourse that is forced. Sexual assault is a termContinue reading “Teenage Relationship Dangers – Sexual Assault”