Most professionals are objectively certain that they know what child sexual abuse is, and there is some rational consensus on the subject. For example, child sexual abuse is often seen as a form of abuse in which adults or older adolescents use a child for the sole purpose of sexually stimulating them. This includes physical sexual contact with a child, indecent postures or even the use of children to produce pornographic material. However, today some people still question the inclusion of non-penetrative sexual acts among the most prevalent forms of child sexual abuse. Although it is clear that statistics primarily indicate that girls are more regularly targeted for sexual abuse, the number of boys is also notable (Alaggia & Mishna, 2014). This article will address several key questions regarding child sexual abuse and its effects on the individuals involved. Forms of Child Sexual Abuse As mentioned earlier, child sexual abuse is a broad spectrum that mainly includes physical sexual intercourse and its deviations. Sexual abuse by touching includes: fondling, penetrating a child's anus or vagina, and forcing a child to touch the sexual organs of an adult. Non-contact forms of sexual abuse include: exhibitionism or participation in indecent acts, exposing a child to pornographic material, and masturbating in front of a child. Child sexual exploitation is also another common form of child abuse that affects up to 1 in 100 children daily (Alaggia & Mishna, 2014). According to Rus & Gălbează (2013), more than 90 percent have experienced at least one of these forms of child sexual abuse. However, these experts say that many parents believe that child abuse primarily involves physical or sexual abuse...... middle of paper ...... my children. 25 percent of abused teens have difficulty engaging in healthy relationships in the future, but will be more likely to insist on safe sex. Basically, the short-term effects of child abuse are wide-ranging. Methods of intervention in cases of child sexual abuse There are two main methods of intervention in cases of child sexual abuse: cognitive-behavioral interventions and behavioral interventions and counseling. As part of the overall intervention, these intervention methods are generally administered by a multidisciplinary team. As a parent, you must protect your child, support your child in cases of abuse, report cases of abuse, and educate others about child abuse. People who are abused should receive counseling to help them overcome the psychological consequences. The effectiveness of these methods depends entirely on the extent of the victim's physical and psychological damage (Sanderson, 2006).