The American Medical Association states child sexual abuse is “one of the most serious and rapidly growing violent crimes in America” (qtd. in Beck 32). Some people don’t know what sexual abuse is or what its effects are. Although “sexual abuse” may not leave physical damage, the psychological damage is unbelievable. Sexual abuse is most commonly noted in girls, but boys make up 20% of the reported cases (Garnefski 323). Sexual abuse affects boys just as it …showed first 75 words of 1419 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1419 total…worst long-term effects sexual abuse has on the victims is mental distress. Child sexual abuse can cause emotional problems, aggressive behavior, addiction risk behavior, and suicide attempts and thought. At least 20% of adult women experience some form of sexual abuse or assault during their lifetime (Beck, 32). Girls have more emotional problems after being sexually abuse, but boys have a greater risk for suicide. How can people argue that sexual abuse does not affect its victims?