Date
8-19-2025
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Human Services: Emphasis in Trauma, Resilience, & Self-Care Strategies
Department
Human Services
First Advisor
Jerrod Brown
Abstract
Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is a negative societal problem. It isn’t an easy problem to solve; there is a lot of secrecy involved. The literature review will look at early interventions and prevention. The paper tries to show how it would benefit society if there were more money dedicated to programs to prevent childhood sexual abuse. The paper shows the negative outcomes that happen to the victims and possibly their future generations. The paper will look at the relationship between childhood sexual abuse (CSA) and suicide. It also looks at the mental health struggles that victims go through. It also shows the adverse outcomes and financial burdens. It looks at the negative outcomes that can happen throughout a victim's life. There are financial considerations for the victim, their community, and their places of work. The paper looks at interventions and therapies that can be beneficial for healing and dealing with the trauma.
Keywords: Adverse, childhood sexual abuse, trauma, prevention, victims