TABLE of CONTENTS
I. Normal Sexual Development of Young Children
Ages 0-3 years
Ages 3-5 years
Ages 5-7 years
II. Indicators of Possible Sexual Abuse of Young Children
What is child sexual abuse
Facts about the sexual abuse of children
Physical indicators
Behavioral indicators
III. Believing the Child
Who do children tell
Parental reactions to disclosure
False allegations, fact Vs fiction
IV. Helping the Young Child Victim Cope Following Disclosure
Immediate and long term effects
Seeking out special help for your child and family
Specific parenting issues:
fears
nightmares
sexualized behaviors, including masturbation and sex play
regression of behaviors / self esteem
responses to family and friends
Parenting a child when the parent is a survivor
V. Manual Evaluation/Feedback
VI. References and Resources
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