Broken But Not Bound Molestation Awareness Rally

December 3, 2011  Hardy Ivy Park

(across from the Suntrust Building on Peachtree St.)

9am - 12pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOVEMBER 10, 2011

                          DID YOU KNOW........

In most cases, the victim never tells anyone about the abuse and the resulting behavioral issues are simply accepted or ignored.  Since child sexual abuse is largely taboo, many do not understand or comprehend the severity nor commonality of the problem.  In the United States, child physical, mental, and sexual abuse has reached epidemic proportions.

Below are several statistics related to child sexual abuse.  These statistics are disturbing.  The statistics are shcking.

• 1 in 4 girls is sexually abused before the age of 18.
• 1 in 6 boys is sexually abused before the age of 18.
• 1 in 5 children are solicited sexually while on the internet.
• Nearly 70% of all reported sexual assaults (including assaults on adults) occur to children ages 17 and under.
• An estimated 39 million survivors of childhood sexual abuse exist in America today.
• 84 percent of prison inmates were abused as children.

Children are often abused by those they trust the most.

• 30-40% of victims are abused by a family member.
• Another 50% are abused by someone outside of the family whom they know and trust.
• Approximately 40% are abused by older or larger children whom they know.

Sexual abuse happens to more than just teenagers.

• More than 20% of children are sexually abused before the age of 8.
• Nearly 50% of all victims of forcible sodomy, sexual assault with an object, and forcible fondling are children under 12.
• Most children don’t tell even if they have been asked
• Evidence that a child has been sexually abused is not always obvious, and many children do not report that they have been abused.
• Over 30% of victims never disclose the experience to ANYONE.
• Young victims may not recognize their victimization as sexual abuse.
• Almost 80% initially deny abuse or are tentative in disclosing. Of those who do disclose, approximately 75% disclose accidentally. Additionally, of those who do disclose, more than 20% eventually recant even though the abuse occurred.
• Fabricated sexual abuse reports constitute only 1% to 4% of all reported cases. Of these reports, 75% are falsely reported by adults and 25% are reported by children. Children only fabricate ½% of the time.
• Consequences of child sexual abuse begin affecting children and families immediately. They also affect society in innumerable and negative ways. These effects can continue throughout the life of the survivor so the impact on society for just one survivor continues over multiple decades. Try to imagine the impact of 39 million survivors.

Sexual abuse even leads to drug problems.

• Victims of child sexual abuse report more substance abuse problems. 70-80% of sexual abuse survivors report excessive drug and alcohol use.
• Young girls who are sexually abused are 3 times more likely to develop psychiatric disorders or alcohol and drug abuse in adulthood, than girls who are not sexually abused.
• Among male survivors, more than 70% seek psychological treatment for issues such as substance abuse, suicidal thoughts and attempted suicide. Males who have been sexually abused are more likely to violently victimize others.

Sexual abuse can lead to sexual problems.

• Children who have been victims of sexual abuse exhibit long-term and more frequent behavioral problems, particularly inappropriate sexual behaviors.
• Women who report childhood rape are 3 times more likely to become pregnant before age 18.
• An estimated 60% of teen first pregnancies are preceded by experiences of molestation, rape, or attempted rape. The average age of their offenders is 27 years.
• Victims of child sexual abuse are more likely to be sexually promiscuous.
• More than 75% of teenage prostitutes have been sexually abused.

The crime statistics are sickening.

• Adolescents who suffer violent victimization are at risk for being victims or perpetrators of felony assault, domestic violence, and property offense as adults.
• Nearly 50% of women in prison state that they were abused as children.
• Over 75% of serial rapists report they were sexually abused as youngsters.
• Most perpetrators don’t molest only one child if they are not reported and stopped.
• Nearly 70% of child sex offenders have between 1 and 9 victims; at least 20% have 10 to 40 victims.
• An average serial child molester may have as many as 400 victims in his lifetime.

WE MUST STAND AND SPEAKOUT

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!

It is our job to stand in that gap and protect not only our children but ALL children. 

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The Mission of the Broken But Not Bound Movement is to expose and stop molestation and help survivors overcome and heal nationwide. Your donation helps us with our goals to: 1.) continue to host molestation awareness rallies across the country. We believe that in this fight to bring awareness, that consistency is key. 2.) help establish workshops, conferences and programs that will assist victims into becoming victors 3.) help place children and young adults that are still living in the home with their violators into a safe environment. 4.) help to spread the message of healing through Jesus Christ worldwide. Thank you in advance for your donation and sowing into good ground. We declare a 100 fold return over your seed.