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Table of contents
List of Illustrations………………………………………………1
Abstract…………………………………………………………. 2
Introduction…………………………………………………… 3
Definition………………………………………………………………3
Problem……………………………………………………………….3
Purpose……………………………………………………………….3
Scope…………………………………………………………………3

Discussion……………………………………………………… 4 4 Causes………………………………………………………………… 4 Types of sexual abuse……………………………………………….
Warning signs of sexual abuse……………………………………..5 5 Psychological harm………………………………………………….
Physical harm……………………………………………………….6
Recovery…………………………………………………………….6
6 Child sexual abuse in Lebanon…………………………………...
Reaction to sexual abuse…………………………………………13

Conclusion …………………………………………………… 15

Recommendations………………………………………… 15
References…………………………………………………… 16 List of illustration:
Table 1: Socio-demographic characteristics of the sample …………… 7
Table 2: Prevalence of child sexual abuse and frequency of occurrence according to different types of child sexual abuse………………………….11
Table 3: Reaction to sexual abuse……………………………….. 13

Abstract
This report investigates child sexual abuse; the problem of child sexual abuse has scarcely been addressed in the Arab world, despite its prevalence worldwide. This report is subsequently unique as it is exploring and highlighting a problem that has otherwise been left behind close doors in this region. There are some statistics envisioned by KAFA organization that helped us to give more detailed evidence in our report. This study is an important step in discussing and examining solutions to a problem that has been ignored too long. The study that we made examines Child sexual abuse, its definition, causes, types, warning signs, effects on the victim, recovery of sexual abuse, prevention of sexual abuse, we tried to get an interview with a person who had been sexually abused during childhood but we couldn 't since sexual abuse is something no one dares to talk



References: American Medical Association, Diagnostic and Treatment guidelines on Child sexual abuse. March 2008 KAFA Organization Lebanon, 2009. Review Date: 10/13/2008 Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, Greg Juhn, MTPW, David R. Eltz. Previously reviewed by Leisha M. Andersen, MD, Private Practice specializing in Pediatrics, Denver, CO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (1/22/2007). A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org). URAC 's accreditation program is an independent audit to verify that A.D.A.M. follows rigorous standards of quality and accountability. A.D.A.M. is among the first to achieve this important distinction for online health information and services. Learn more about A.D.A.M. 's editorial policy, editorial process and privacy policy. A.D.A.M. is also a founding member of Hi-Ethics and subscribes to the principles of the Health on the Net Foundation (www.hon.ch). A.D.A.M. Copyright The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed medical professional should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. © 1997- 2008 A.D.A.M., Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained

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