Praesidium's Work in Three Critical Areas of Sexual Abuse Prevention
- Assess: Evaluate where, and to what extent, an organization has opportunities to strengthen its abuse risk management efforts.
- Prevent: Abuse is preventable but it requires a comprehensive risk management framework and a culture of safety to ensure ongoing protection.
- Respond: How an organization responds to reports of suspicious or inappropriate interactions, policy violations, or suspected abuse can dramatically affect the harm to the individual and to the organization.
Sexual Abuse Statistics
~1 in 4 girls and 1 in 13 boys will be sexually abused before they turn 18.
~90% of offenders are known by their victim or their victim’s family.
~3 times more likely to suffer from depression.
~10 times more likely to attempt suicide.
~13 times more likely to abuse alcohol.
~26 times more likely to abuse drugs.
Statistics from www.praesidiuminc.com/why-praesidium/the-impact/
Child Abuse Reporting Hotline from the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services (reports may be made anonymously – 1-855-642-4453 (1-855-O-H-CHILD)
Need Someone to Talk With? Visit childhelphotline.org or call or text 800-422-4453 (1-800-4-A-CHILD). This anonymous 24/7 hotline is a safe, nonjudgmental, and inclusive space for those concerned about or affected by child abuse. This is NOT a reporting line.
Resources for Parents and Caregivers
Resources for parents of youth ages 0 – 7
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