What is Child Sexual Abuse?

Understanding CSA is the first step toward preventing it.

Defining child sexual abuse

Child sexual abuse (CSA) is any sexual activity with a child by an adult or older/more powerful person. It includes contact and non-contact acts, and it can happen anywhere — including within families and trusted circles.

Learn more about its forms, consequences, and how to prevent it.

Explore the issue

Forms of CSA

The different ways abuse can occur.

Consequences & Effects

How abuse affects survivors.

Prevention Tips

Practical steps to keep children safe.