Join us in our mission to empower survivors of child sexual abuse, protect future generations, and educate communities worldwide on this critical issue.
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Child Sexual Abuse is Happening in Every Community Around the World.
The lasting trauma of this abuse can often leave survivors with long-term impacts. These lingering symptoms not only affect the survivor but also the community around them. There is hope and change is possible. When we break the silence on child sexual abuse, we start to remove the shame from survivors and identify the risk areas to prevent future abuse.
Prevalence
1 in 8
Children is sexually abused before reaching the age of 18.
Impacts
2x
Those without sexual abuse prevention training were twice as likely to report having experienced abuse.
Survivors
3x
Children who experience sexual abuse are at least three times more likely to attempt suicide later in life.
Impacts
Health
Survivors are more likely to miss work due to mental and/or physical health concerns.
Survivors
5x
Survivors of child sexual abuse are five times more likely to be hospitalized for a mental or physical health issue.
Prevalence
80%
Children report knowing the abuser in 80% of the cases.
Survivors
40%
Youth who were sexually abused were up to 40% less likely to graduate school.
Prevalence
50%+
Over half of survivors report being abused by other juveniles.
Impacts
$9.3B
The estimated economic cost of child sexual abuse totals over $9.3 billion annually.
Our Resources
Clinically Proven Tools & Resources
Saprea is the nonprofit known for using proven, practical methods for confronting and overcoming child sexual abuse. With clinically proven tools and resources, we empower survivors, parents, and community members with the knowledge they need to protect, heal, and put a stop to child sexual abuse. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, our resources are available for free.
Healing From Child Sexual Abuse
You don’t have to face the trauma of child sexual abuse alone. Our resources meet survivors wherever they are in their healing journey — because healing is possible.
