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Participation in youth sports has been linked to a variety of compelling benefits for children: it can help encourage better physical health and ward off obesity, foster stronger social skills, reduce anxiety and depression, and improve academic performance. Sadly, however, young athletes sometimes become the victims of abuse, including sexual abuse. In fact, given the close and trusting relationships that develop between children and their coaches, trainers, and other adults who are supposed to ensure their safety, the unique context of youth sports may be particularly conducive to abuse.
A study from Childhelp’s Speak Up Be Safe for Athletes initiative revealed some alarming statistics about sexual abuse in youth sports:
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Another study commissioned by Lauren’s Kids, a nonprofit organization based in South Florida that seeks to educate adults and children about sexual abuse prevention, found that sexual abuse appears to be even more prevalent among college athletes, with more than one in four reporting that they’ve been sexually harassed or assaulted by someone in a position of power on campus. Nearly half of these athletes also said that they feared the perpetrator would retaliate against them.
For the parents of children participating in sports, it can be difficult to tell if they have been the victims of abuse—many kids do not speak out due to a sense of shame or fear. However, the following warning signs could potentially indicate that abuse is occurring:
If you find yourself in the heartbreaking situation of suspecting that your child has been abused by a coach, trainer, or other trusted figure in a youth sports program, it can be difficult to know where to turn. A good first step is consulting an attorney with experience handling the delicate matter of sexual abuse. At Leighton Law, our team offers both the skill and the compassion needed to guide abuse victims and their families through the complex process of pursuing civil cases against perpetrators. We have successfully represented survivors of sexual abuse and assault throughout Florida and the U.S., and recently won a $49.3 million verdict for a victim of child sex abuse. Call us today at 888.988.1774 to schedule a consultation.
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