Please use a piece of
paper to write down whether the following statements are true or false. The
answers are at the end.
1.
Child
sexual abuse always involves physical contact with children.
2.
Most child molesters are male.
3.
Child molesters are usually strangers.
4.
Victims of sexual abuse suffer no long-term
effects.
5.
One out of five molesters begins their activity
before age 18.
6.
Only a small percentage of victims are male.
7.
Most churches screen workers for potential
molesters.
8.
Church leaders cannot be held liable for child
sexual abuse.
9.
Some
child sexual abuse victims have won settlements of over $1,000,000 from
churches.
10.
A
child molester who has experienced a religious conversion no longer presents a
threat to children.
11.
Child sexual abuse is a criminal offense in all
50 states.
12.
A child molester may have over 500 victims in a
lifetime.
13.
Churches
have in the past been supportive of victims of child sexual abuse.
Correct
answers to Child Sexual Abuse Knowledge Inventory
1. F 5. T 9. T 13. F
2. T 6.
F 10. F
3. F 7. F 11. T
4. F 8. F 12. T
After you have completed this step return
to the COGS child safety web page and read our Child Safety Policy.
http://www.goodshepherdva.com/childsafety/