Introduction Sexual violence against children by adults is an epidemic that has reached significant proportions. According to Raymond Webster PhD, child sexual abuse “is typically defined as involving actual experiences of physical or nonphysical contact between a child and an adult in which the child is subjected to sexual exploitation, humiliation, or degradation (Webster, 2004 ). “The sexual abuse and exploitation of children is one of the most vicious crimes conceivable, a violation of humanity's fundamental duty to protect the innocent, James T. Walsh (2011).” As parents and guardians it is our most precious role to always remain proactive in protecting the virtue and purity of our children. This type of harm, inflicted on a young child, can leave a lasting negative impact on the victim, often into adulthood. When parents are informed of the abuse they should be very sensitive, caring, loving and empathetic towards the child; this will help minimize self-doubt and devastating psychological effects on the child. “Interviews were conducted with victims of child abuse, their victims and their parents, and found that 48% of children first reported the abuse to their mothers. Only 3% of the sample indicated that making this disclosure to their mother was a negative experience. These findings suggest that the mother's involvement in the overall therapeutic process is quite important, as long as the mother is the non-abusing parent (Webster, 2011).” Strangely, in most cases, victims of sexual abuse knew the perpetrator in some cases. way; this will increase their vulnerability and increase the risk of future sexual victimization. Furthermore, it increases the risk that the abused person will become the aggressor when...... middle of paper ......ung adult males. Child Abuse &Neglect, 18(8), 683-697.http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/j/jamestwal351349.html Retrieved December 7, 2011 American Psychiatric Association. (2000). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders(Rev. 4th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. xxxx http://www.georgia.gov/vgn/images/portal/cit_1210/23/30/1565850292010%20Georgia%20F %20and%20Sexual%20Assault%20Statistics%20Report.pdf Retrieved December 11, 2011 http:// www.pewcenteronthestates .org/uploadedFiles/Pew_State_of_Recidivism.pdf Retrieved December 11, 2011 http://bjs.ojp.usdoj.gov/index.cfm?ty=pbdetail&iid=1136 Retrieved December 11, 2011 Dr. Lainey Richardson lectures PowerPoint Presentation Retrieved December 10, 2011 http://academicdepartments.musc.edu/ncvc/resources_prof/OVC_guidelines04-26-04.pdf Retrieved December 11, 2011