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Child Sexual Abuse

The child has been or is at substantial risk of being sexually molested or sexually exploited. Examples include:

  • penetration: penile, digital or object penetration of the vagina or anus;
  • attempted penetration: attempted penile, digital or object penetration of vagina or anus;
  • oral sex: oral contact with genitals either by perpetrator or by the child;
  • fondling: touching or fondling genitals for sexual purposes;
  • sex talk: verbal or written proposition, encouragement, or suggestion of a sexual nature (include face to face, phone, written and internet contact, as well as exposing the child to pornographic material);
  • voyeurism: include activities where the alleged perpetrator observes the child for the perpetrator’s sexual gratification;
  • exhibitionism: include activities where the perpetrator is alleged to have exhibited himself/herself for his/her own sexual gratification; and/or
  • exploitation: include situations where an adult sexually exploits a child for purposes of financial gain or other profit, including pornography and prostitution.