Sexual Abuse
Information for Survivors and Supporters
Over the years, Oprah has spoken to brave men and women who survived childhood sexual abuse, as well as the parents and loved ones of those killed by their abusers. Look back and reflect on the lessons some of these guests have taught us.
6 Stages of Grooming
A psychiatrist explains the stages that may precede molestation.
Inside the Mind of Child Molesters
Four things every parent needs to know.
A Female Molester Speaks
Watch sex offender Laura's warning to parents.
Oprah Talks with Sex Offenders
Watch Oprah's conversation with four admitted molesters.
Preventing Sexual Abuse
Three ways to protect your child from sexual assault.
Online Safety
One mother's warning about child predators on the Internet.
Help a Traumatized Child
A doctor reveals how to nurture and talk to a traumatized child.
What You Need to Know
A therapist for sex offenders shares warning signs and misconceptions about abusers.
Preventing Sexual Abuse
How to support an incest survivor during the healing process.
Child Porn Epidemic
Law enforcement officers explain, in graphic detail, the horrific crimes being committed.
Warning Signs
A male incest survivor talks about the signs of neglect others ignored.
Survivors' Stigma
Men who were sexually abused discuss common misconceptions.
In His Own Words
More than 20 men share what they want other survivors to know.
Male Survivors' Stories
Three men speak out about the horrific abuse they experienced as children.
Todd Bridges' Darkest Days
What this child star wants you to know about his past.
Shawn Hornbeck's Story
He was abducted, held captive and tortured. Why he says he didn't run.
Tyler Perry's Traumatic Childhood
For the first time, Tyler reveals details about the physical and sexual abuse he suffered.
The Breaking Point
Meet Daniel, the 16-year-old boy who killed his alleged molester.
Love Among the Ruins
Was your husband sexually abused? Brave men share their stories.
Raped by His Mother
How one man survived unimaginable horrors.
Released from Prison
Stacey speaks out after killing her father, the man she says molested her.
Mackenzie Phillips' Family Secret
She kept the secret for 31 years. How Mackenzie's incestuous affair with her father affected her.
Free from Shame
An incest survivor finds her voice.
A Father-Daughter Kiss
How her father came back into her life—and the darkness he brought with him.
Alicia's Cautionary Tale
She was kidnapped and raped by a man she met online.
Teri Hatcher Speaks Out
The actress opens up about the abuse that haunted her for years.
Surviving Incest
For her role in Precious, Mo'Nique channeled the pain she experienced as a child.
Daily Affirmations
Ten statements to help you along the road to recovery.
First Steps Toward Healing
Dr. Howard Fradkin shares ways to cope with sexual abuse.
The Aftermath of Male Sexual Abuse
Brave survivors answer questions about suicide, shame and more.
Long-Term Affects
Dr. Laura Berman on how child sexual abuse scars some survivors.
3 Ways to Help
What to do if someone you know is an incest survivor.
How to Help an Abused Man
The behaviors to look for if you think a loved one's been molested.
Sex Offenders Confined
Lisa Ling takes you to McNeil Island, home to hundreds of dangerous sexual predators.
A Rapist's Confession
Why Brent, a man who molested more than 40 children, wants to be confined.
Case Closed
John Walsh talks about the long road to justice for his murdered son, Adam.
A Mother Seeks Justice
She murdered the man on trial for raping her son. What happened next?
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