$800,000 pilot program under fire...good

[peteadams]

Here's part of the American Psychological Association's description of child sexual abuse, minus a few clinical details:

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There is no universal definition of child sexual abuse. However, a central characteristic of any abuse is the dominant position of an adult that allows him or her to force or coerce a child into sexual activity...Child sexual abuse is not solely restricted to physical contact; such abuse could include noncontact abuse, such as exposure, voyeurism, and child pornography. Abuse by peers also occurs.

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Notice that no where is "knowledge" of sexuality mentioned, much less "attempts by parents to educate their children about sex." Abuse in general is all about power and control over others, not attempting to pass on honest information. Having been briefly in a CPS role (it's definitely a difficult field of work), I think Julie's assertions that children who have "information" about sex will be targets of investigation are off the mark considerably. That said, knowing that some people in positions of authority may be hypersensitive to sexual issues and perhaps not well educated in sex themselves, inappropriate reporting could occur.