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Question: What is sexual abuse?

Answer: Sexual Abuse is a term used to describe unwanted sexual contact of a child by an adult or another child. Arizona Law (ARS 13-1401 and 13-1404) defines specific acts which are considered sexual abuse.

The penalties for adults who sexually abuse children are very harsh. Ans the penalties are increased if a child is under 15 years old, and increased even more if the child is 12 and under (ARS 13-604.01).

If you are in need of immediate help with an abuse issue, call one of the hotlines below:

-ArizonaChild Protective Services 888-SOS-CHILD or 888-767-2445

-Child Help USA Hotline 800-422-4453

-National Crisis/Suicide Hotline 800-999-9999

-National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233

-Teen Link (Various Topics) 800-235-9678

-Youth Crisis Hotline 800-448-4663

If you believe that you are in danger of physical harm, call 911 immediately!
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On 12/05/05
Joseph Maloney from AZ said:
If your dad beats you call 911 right away!
On 03/08/04
amber from TX said:
my dad beats me.i need help.he said if i call the cops he will beat me worse
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