Child sexual abuse is a crime that is committed every day, in every racial, economic, ethnic or religious group, and in every kind of community. And it is not, as some people think, a crime committed by a stranger. It is — first and foremost — a crime of opportunity. That's why 85 percent of child sexual abuse cases are committed by someone known to the child, often someone they feel they can trust — a family member, babysitter, caregiver, neighbor, or friend. Without intervention to protect and help the child, the patterns of sexual abuse can be repeated for generations. Web site is sponsored by