A child who is a victim of sexual abuse does not just suffer in the moment of the abuse, but in the short and long term afterwards. Abuse has far-reaching consequences, and studies have shown that children of parents who were abused as children, and even grandchildren, are more likely to also experience abuse. Safe adults can break this cycle, by being aware of potentially dangerous situations and by providing a safe space and listening ear for the children in their care. For more information, read the VIRTUS® article “Superpowers: Safe Adults Have Them” at https://lacatholics.org/did-you-know/.
Read the VIRTUS® article “Superpowers: Safe Adults Have Them” here.