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Every 9 minutes, a new victim is a child. Child sexual abuse does not only include sexual contact with a child but it may also include other actions like exposing oneself, sharing offensive content like images or videos, taking inappropriate pictures of the child, etc. Such crime can affect the life and the development of the child that may affect them throughout their life.  Learning the warning signs of child sexual abuse is often the first step to protect a child.  Signs that a child may have been sexually abused - It is not easy to recognize and spot the signs of sexual abuse as the offender must have taken all the ways to hide their actions like telling them it is okay, by scaring them, by giving them threats, and many more but there are some signs that might be noticeable by parents or a caretaker.  Always listen to your instincts - If you think something is not feeling right or the child's behavior is a little different than usual then always trust your gut to watc...

Who doesn’t like to travel and explore different places? Whether you are an often traveller or planning your once-in-a-lifetime trip, thinking about your safety should be the most important part of the travel preparations. The following tips may help you to plan a safe and comfortable trip, so spare a minute and check it out.  Before you go on your fun trip, make sure of these things -  Don’t forget to share your travel information with the ones you trust including the address and your phone number with your transportation information. Research about local transportation, if cash or credit is allowed? Is there any number you can call on if you have a bad or scary experience?  Learn the basic local language or a few words which can help you if you run into the problems.  Update yourself with the local places using apps like Google Maps etc while exploring the new place. Get knowledge of the nearby area of your hotel. Plan your safety abroad. You can connect with the s...

Sexual assault is not gender-specific, it can happen to anyone regardless of their age, color, gender, and sexual orientation. From ‘not all the men’ to ‘men are victims too’ we have reached the other side of the story. Men and the boys who have faced sexual abuse are not different, they also have the same feelings and reactions as any other survivors of sexual abuse. But with the kind of society we are in, they have some additional challenges because of some societal attitudes and beliefs like ‘men are strong, they can’t feel the pain, they should not cry, they are not supposed to be weak, and whatnot.’ Those who have been sexually abused might feel more pressure and fear in coming out. Men who were sexually abused might have reacted to it differently than teens or boys. Sex Offenders can be anyone - men, women and in any form, could be your friend, your close ones, your househelp, and the list is full of unpredictable people.  There are some common experiences shared by the men ...

Each year, millions of people are sexually abused, raped, and assaulted. According to the research, young kids and adults are more on the hit list. In the United States, half of the people are below or 18 years of age.  Anyone can be the victim but you as a woman have to take care of yourself in all the ways possible. You got to be your Self Protector from Sex Offenders . There could be anything that can happen to you. Protect yourself from sexual assault. There are many ways that you can avoid sexual assault, and many ways that you can keep yourself and your dignity intact. All you need to do is to be prepared. Here are some ways that you can do to be prepared -  Avoid hanging out alone in an isolated location - It is always a wiser thing to check about your surroundings. Check if there are security cameras, proper street lights, etc.  Keep everything handy in your handbag so you can easily grab it - Reaching for the spray? Make sure you arrange your bag well before step...

The United States is in an alarming state for sex offenders. As per the reports,  every year, more than 300,000 women are raped and 3.7 million are confronted with unwanted sexual activity. In addition, approx. 900,000 children are maltreated each year, 9% are sexually abused. Sex offenders can be anywhere and you wouldn’t be able to figure out who is that person. They could be your neighbor , your close relatives, your known ones or anyone else. There are certain websites like Offender Radar that track and has a record of all those people that tells on the basis of location and your neighborhood .    One of the biggest reasons why is it important to be informed about assaults is so that you can take steps to prevent it. And, there are many steps that you can take to reduce your and your family risk of sexual assault.  Make sure every adult knows about healthy sexual development in children and the warning signs of sex offenders. Let everyone in the family know abo...