CHILD SEXUAL ABUSERS
RESOURCES FOR AND ABOUT ABUSERS
Center for Sex Offender Management (CSOM)
CSOM's primary goal is to enhance public safety by preventing further victimization through improving the management of sex offenders in the community.
CHILD SEXUAL ABUSER BEHAVIORS
Have you ever watched someone interacting with a child and felt that something wasn't right? Maybe you thought, "I'm just over-reacting," or, "He doesn't really mean that." Don't ignore your gut feelings or excuse inappropriate behavior. Trust your inner voice. Question what you have seen. Someone may be potential chid sexual abuser if he/she:
WHO SEXUALLY ABUSES CHILDREN?
Top 5 Child Sexual Abusers in Pennsylvania*:
- Babysitters
- Fathers
- Brothers and Sisters
- Parent's boyfriend/girlfriend
- Other household member
NOTE: Sexual abuse committed by "strangers" was less than 1%)
What is the HERO Project?
HERO, a project of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape, is a community-based, media-driven, child sexual abuse prevention program designed to educate and motivate adult community members to call the 24-hour HERO Hotline if they suspect child sexual abuse. 
- Learn more about the HERO Project
- Learn more about child sexual abuse
- Learn more about abusers
- Learn more about how to be a HERO