Child Sexual Abuse Resources

What is Child Sexual Abuse?

Sexual abuse is when a child or young person is pressurised, forced, tricked or coerced into taking part in any kind of sexual activity with an adult or another young person.  This can include kissing, touching the young person’s genitals (private parts) or breasts, intercourse or oral sex. It can happen to anyone – boys and girls. If you are being sexually abused it’s not your fault and you’re not alone.

Here are some links to helpful websites which may be able to help you answer some of the questions you have about this.

• Childline – Sexual Abuse explained
• NSPCC ‘PANTS’ Underwear Rule flyer for children
• NSPCC ‘PANTS’ song and animation
• Link to the NSPCC ‘PANTS’ Underwear Rule Campaign
• Child Sexual Abuse Information Leaflet