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Parenting a Child Who Has Been Sexually Abused - A Guide for Foster and Adoptive Parents

1. Sexual abuse can include both touching and non touching behaviors.

A. True

B. False


2. All of the following are true with regard to sexual abuse, except:

A. Abusers often use physical force.

B. Abusers may use play, deception, threats, or other forms of coercion to engage children and maintain their silence.

C. Abusers frequently employ persuasive and manipulative tactics to keep the child engaged.

D. Tactics of engagement are referred to as ‘grooming’ and may include buying gifts or arranging special activities, which can further confuse the victim.


3. Which of the following may suggest the possibility of child sexual abuse?

A. Sexual preoccupation indicated by language, drawings, or behaviors.

B. Sudden or extreme mood swings: rage, fear, anger, excessive crying, or withdrawal.

C. Cutting, burning, or other self-mutilating behaviors.

D. All of the above.


4. All children who have been sexually abused have had their physical and emotional boundaries violated or crossed in some way.  Because of this, children may feel a lack of trust and safety with others.  Children who have been abused may come to view the world as unsafe, and adults as manipulative and untrustworthy.

A. True

B. False


5. Which of the following is true with regard to establishing family guidelines for safety and privacy?

A. The family should be cautious with playful touch such as play fighting and tickling, as they may be uncomfortable or scary reminders of sexual abuse to some children.

B. The family should be aware of and limit sexual messages received through the media, as children who have experienced sexual abuse can find sexual content overstimulating or disturbing.

C. The family should supervise and monitor the children’s play, as children may have learned about sexual abuse from others and may look for times to explore these activities with other children if left unsupervised.

D. All of the above.


6. When children have touching problems, sleepovers at other children’s homes may not be a good idea, but sleepovers at their own home are fine as long as the parents are there.

A. True

B. False


7. Useful strategies to prevent further abuse may include all of the following, except:

A. Teaching children to stand up for themselves.

B. Talking with children about being in charge of their bodies.

C. Teaching children not to trust other people.

D. Fostering open communication between parents and child.


8. When selecting a mental health professional, all of the following are important, except:

A. An advanced degree in a recognized mental health specialty.

B. A sliding fee scale for those that are low income.

C. Licensure to practice as a mental health professional in that State.

D. Knowledge about the legal issues involved in child sexual abuse.


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