Child sexual abuse
Child Sexual Abuse (pronunciation: /tʃaɪld sɛksjʊəl əˈbjuːs/) is a form of child abuse in which an adult or older adolescent uses a child for sexual stimulation. This abuse can involve a range of activities, including inappropriate touching, exposure to sexual acts or materials, or engaging the child in sexual acts.
Etymology
The term "Child Sexual Abuse" is derived from the English language. The word "child" comes from the Old English cild, meaning a young person or offspring. "Sexual" is derived from the Late Latin sexualis, meaning pertaining to sex, and "abuse" comes from the Latin abusus, meaning misuse or improper use.
Related Terms
- Child Abuse: A broader term that encompasses all forms of physical and emotional ill-treatment, sexual abuse, neglect, and exploitation that results in actual or potential harm to the child's health, development, or dignity.
- Sexual Assault: Any type of sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the explicit consent of the recipient.
- Pedophilia: A psychiatric disorder in which an adult or older adolescent experiences a primary or exclusive sexual attraction to prepubescent children.
- Grooming: The act of building trust with a child and the adults around a child in an effort to gain access to and time alone with her/him.
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): A mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it, often associated with survivors of child sexual abuse.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Child sexual abuse
- Wikipedia's article - Child sexual abuse
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