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* Approximately 1 in 4 girls are sexually abused by the time they reach the age of 18.  For boys, the rate is about 1 in 6.

* Child abusers are usually family members, friends or babysitters.  Cases of abuse by a stranger are very rare.

* The highest victimization rate was for children aged 0-3.
TO REPORT A CASE OF SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE CALL 1-800-932-0313

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