Name: Why children stay silent following sexual violence
Uploaded: 2020-10-22T19:48:33Z
Duration: 13 min 18 s
Description: Sexual assault is never the victim's fault, says advocate Kristin Jones. In this courageous talk, she tells her story of overcoming the shame that followed sexual abuse as a teenager -- and shares how parents can foster an open conversation about abuse to empower kids and encourage them to ask for help. (This talk contains mature content.)

Kristin Jones: Why children stay silent following sexual violence

Why children stay silent following sexual violence

Sexual assault is never the victim's fault, says advocate Kristin Jones. In this courageous talk, she tells her story of overcoming the shame that followed sexual abuse as a teenager -- and shares how parents can foster an open conversation about abuse to empower kids and encourage them to ask for help. (This talk contains mature content.)

Shame silences countless survivors of childhood sexual abuse, leaving deep wounds that often last for decades. Even with strong family bonds and public conversations about sexual violence, many still carry the burden alone. Over 90 percent of abused children are hurt by someone they know, not strangers, yet society’s focus on prevention often wrongly shifts responsibility onto victims. Real empowerment starts with open, honest conversations that end the cycle of blame and silence.