The Rape, Abuse And Incest National Network reports that one in nine girls and one in twenty boys experience sexual abuse. Other estimates are even higher. Some of these children may even be toddlers or infants.
Child abuse is a sobering reality often perpetrated by trusted individuals rather than strangers. To successfully exploit a child, predators rely on a specific playbook to gain access, trust, and secrecy. Our expert this week explains how parents can help dismantle these opportunities without needing to resort to overprotective parenting styles.
Guest Information:
- Dr. Bronwen Carroll, pediatric emergency medicine physician, Boston Medical Center, assistant professor of pediatrics, Boston University
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