Can childhood sexual abuse lead to subsequent sexual assault in adulthood?

"I didn't want to press charges because I don't really believe in the justice system, I already knew about rape culture and what would possibly happen to me if I made a complaint to the police.

Lou has joined yoga classes with a friend. During the sessions, Lou feels as if he's trapped in a dark cave, with no flashlight.

You have certainly heard of stories where a male teacher develops an intimate relationship with an underage fem

“As you possess all the necessary resources needed to survive, you possess all the resources necessary to heal.”- Janina Fisher 

Often, we tend to pay more attention to behavioural manifestations rather than to their underlying causes.

There is growing evidence that childhood sexual abuse may be linked to the development of sexual difficulties in adulthood

The role of the survivor at the heart of the proceedings

Early on, survivors of childhood sexual abuse face a dilemma that can have serious consequences on their lives: whether to disclose or hide the events experienced. Those who disclose are at great risk of facing a negative and unsupportive reaction from their confidant.