The various forms of sexual abuse (as well as other forms of abuse) are linked to culture, society, historical moment and existing laws, so there is not yet an international consensus on the subject.
The point is that most professionals continue to work with sexual abuse and other types of sexual abuse based on a sexual attitude, for example, some do not consider some physical abuses, such as genital mutilation, to be classified as sexual abuse.
- Félix López states that two professional and social mistakes are made: forgetting other forms of abuse and not including a positive approach to child sexuality.
- As they say.
- “we are finally breaking social and professional silence.
- “That is why we will place special emphasis on different forms of sexual abuse.
“It’s not enough that you don’t sexually abuse me, you have to answer my questions, give me a sex education, accept my son’s sexuality and teach me to love. ” – Felix Lopez, 2008-
Sexual abuse means any action (intentional, non-accidental and/or omission) that may damage and impair a person’s sexuality and, therefore, their subsequent sexual and emotional development.
From the category of “sexual abuse“, Félix López proposes 9 forms of sexual abuse that can be applied to anyone, regardless of age:
These acts threaten prepubescent minors or adolescents, hindering their development in several ways: the most common child sexual abuse among girls is under-waist caressing and exhibitionism; in children, caresses below and above the waist and masturbation.
When abuse is repeated, the effects increase by 40% to 50% of cases, due to increased sense of helplessness, the possibility of strategies being more aggressive, and the effect of temporary intermittency.
It is important to teach children to respect the body, both one’s own and that of others, both inside and outside the sexual context. In short, it is necessary to accept the sexuality of children, offer education and protection, and avoid all forms of sexual abuse.