Title: When Does Touching Cross the Line to Child Sexual Abuse? | The Mallard Law Firm
Headings: Is inappropriate touching considered child sexual abuse?
Is inappropriate touching considered child sexual abuse?
by Damian Mallard, Esq.

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Sometimes people can make us feel uncomfortable just by being around them. Whether it’s the long hug, unwanted touch, or look they give, it can be confusing—especially to children. Because this area can be confusing for many people, here are some examples of inappropriate touching: Being groped
Having someone rub your thighs
Being forced to sit on someone’s lap
Having your buttocks grabbed or rubbed
Having your breasts touched
Having your private parts fondled
When people think of child sexual abuse they often assume that intercourse had to have occurred; however, this is not true. Unwanted touching such as groping and touching of private parts is considered child sexual abuse. Additionally, being subjected to pornography or forced to take nude photographs is child sexual abuse, as is oral and anal sex. Sadly, children are often intimidated, threatened, or they feel guilty, which is why they often don’t tell anyone about being touched inappropriately by a coach, leader at church, teacher, Boy Scout troop leader or member, or by any other adult or child.