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Child sexual abuse

What is child sexual abuse?

Find out about different types of child sexual abuse

Signs of child sexual abuse

Child sexual abuse is when an adult, a stronger child or a teenager involves a child in sexual activity. Identify the signs of child sexual abuse.

How to protect a child from sexual abuse

Find out how to protect a child from sexual abuse.

Failing to report child sexual abuse

A new law makes it a crime not to report a reasonable belief of sexual offending against a child in the absence of a reasonable excuse.

Get help and advice for child sexual abuse

Find out where to get help and advice for child sexual abuse.

Developmentally appropriate sexual behaviour in children

Find out what is considered normal sexual behaviour in children.

Children exhibiting harmful sexual behaviours

Find out how to identify and respond to children exhibiting harmful sexual behaviours.