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:: Child Sexual Abuse::
Incest, as defined by E. Sue Blume, author of Secret Survivors, is “sexual abuse of minors who have close relationships with their abusers.” The victims include biological or adopted children, or supervised children under the control of the perpetrator, with the most typical incestuous traits developing between a child and his or her parent. According to Blume, incest is “the most serious and most common form of child sexual abuse. Arguably, it is also the most serious of all types of abuse.” Legally speaking, it is a particularly heinous crime whose victims often suffer their entire lives in silent pain.
Civil and criminal remedies are available to victims who decide to come forward and hold their abusers accountable. Victims of such crimes do not need to suffer alone. If you or a loved one have suffered such abuse, several resources are available -- some of which are listed below.
The Gormly Law Firm Blog
Legal Research
Education and Advocacy Organizations
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) -- 800-656-HOPE
Victim's Outreach -- 214-358-5173
Further Research & Information
Learning from Penn State: The Legacy of Childhood Sexual Abuse (Psychology Today)
Incest: Power, not Sex (Psychology Today)
Has Your Teen Been Sexually Assaulted? (Psychology Today)
How to Support a Friend Who is Recovering from Incest (Psychology Today)
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