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What is considered child sexual abuse?

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  • Concerned during diaper changes.
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  • Is groping and dirty talk in front of children okay?
  • Is it illegal to use children's photos to fantasize?
  • Is it really true that in some families child sexual abuse can go through more than one generation?
  • Is my brother’s child pornography watching a problem?
  • Is teacher a risk because of behaviors as a child?
  • My daughter heard my ex-husband having sex with his girlfriend. Is this child abuse?
  • Nanny's behavior is reportable.
  • What can youth do about adult making her uncomfortable?
  • Will I get in trouble for drawing cartoon images of children?

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