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Do you know that sexually abused children who keep the abuse a secret or who tell and are not believed are at greater risk of psychological, emotional, social, and physical problems, often lasting into adulthood.

Children may tell portions of what happened or pretend it happened to someone else to gauge adult reaction.

Children will often shut down and refuse to tell more if you respond emotionally or negatively.

Please believe a child who confides in you about an abuse. That's the first step to helping a victim.