In this lesson, Shahrzad Pourabdollah discusses the differing aspects of sexual violence and child sexual abuse. After defining child sexual abuse and its different forms, she examines risk factors for the development of this type of violence. Ms. Pourabdollah goes on to discuss the degree of children’s vulnerability and the signs and impacts of sexual abuse for children. The lesson concludes by examining ways to prevent abuse and to protect children, in addition to exploring appropriate methods for working with children who have suffered sexual abuse.
In this lesson, Shahrzad Pourabdollah discusses the differing aspects of sexual violence and child sexual...