House Bill 1041 HB 1041 What is sexual abuse Any sexual act between an adult and a minor OR between two minors when one has POWER over the other OR when one is three years older than the other A minor is ANYONE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 ID: 1032315
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1. Sexual Assault/Child Sexual AbuseHouse Bill 1041
2. HB 1041What is sexual abuse?Any sexual act between an adult and a minorORbetween two minors when one has “POWER” over the otherORwhen one is three years older than the other. A minor is ANYONE UNDER THE AGE OF 18.
3. HB 1041Other forms of sexual assault/sexual abuse include:Forcing, coercing or persuading a child to engage in Any type of sex act.AND / ORIndirect or Non-contactAND/ OR Communicating in a sexual manner (in person OR electronically)
4. HB 1041Another form of sexual assault or sexual abuse occurs when:An individual is intoxicated or impaired
5. HB 1041Noncontact sexual abuse offenses include:Solicitation of child pornographyAsking someone under the age of 18 to send you naked or partially dressed photos of themselvesTransmission of child pornographySending someone naked or partially dressed photos of yourself if you are under the age of 18Possession of child pornographyHaving naked or partially dressed photos of someone under the age of 18 on your cell phone
6. HB 1041Points to Ponder:You’ve been warned!!!IF you engage in ANY of these offenses, you could be prosecuted in juvenile or adult court. You don’t get to decide what’s OK to send. The law has already established that.
7. HB 1041Just the Facts!Did you know???....1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys are sexually abused before their 18th birthday.In an average size classroom…6 girls and 4 boys
8. HB 1041More Statistics…1 in 5 Children are sexually solicited while on the internet.Nearly 70% of all reported sexual assaults happen to children ages 17 years old or younger.
9. HB 1041Who are the victims?...Males and femalesChildren from infancy to age 18Any race, ethnicity, or religionDiverse social and economic backgroundsDo not look any different from other children
10. HB 1041Who are the offenders?...94% of offenders were someone the victim knew61% of all offenders in Denton County are family members27% of offenders in Denton County are ‘UNDER” the age of 18 65% of offenders in Denton County are between the ages of 18 and 55
11. HB 1041Impact of Sexual Abuse:(Symptoms may appear in one extreme or the other) *Changes in sleep habits*Changes in eating habits*Changes in appearance, style of dress, and/or hygiene*Suspicious and mistrustful of others*Highly sexualized talk and behavior*Decline in grades*Tearful, weepy, angry or hostile*Nightmares*Depression and/or anxiety*Low self-esteem
12. HB 1041More facts on the Impact of Sexual Abuse:70% to 80% of sexual abuse survivors report excessive drug and/or alcohol abuseYoung girls who are sexually abused are more likely to develop eating disorders as adolescentsMales and females who have been sexually abused are more likely to engage in prostitutionAmong male survivors, 50% have suicidal thoughts and more than 20% attempt suicide
13. HB 1041Who should tell?If someone is abusing you, you must tell an adult! If your friend has told you he or she is being abused, tell an adult. If you suspect someone you know is being abused, tell an adult.
14. HB 1041Who should I tell? *A trusted adult*Parent/GuardianCounselorPoliceSchool administratorTeacher*www.choosetocare.com*
15. HB 1041What happens after I report?An adult must make a report to Child Protective Services (CPS)Local police will begin an investigationThe Children’s Advocacy Center of Denton County will conduct an interview
16. HB 1041What happens after I tell?...Counseling services will be provided for the victim and his/her familyA court case may be pursued by the District Attorney‘s office.
17. HB 1041False Reporting: ….What? Yes, it does happen. ***Falsely reporting sexual abuse (or any alleged crime) is a criminal offense! ***You can be punished for making up a claim of abuse or lying about the details to the investigators!
18. HB 1041Here’s the legal deal about false reporting:Texas Penal Code 37.08 ‘False statement to a Peace Officer or Law Enforcement Employee’Class B misdemeanorPunishment: 180 in jail and/or $2000 fine
19. HB 1041Resources and Acknowledgements:Children’s Advocacy Center1854 Cain Drive Lewisville, TexasPhone: (972) 317-2818Friends of the Family(provides emergency shelter and counseling for teens and their families)Phone: (940) 387-5131Crisis Line: 1 (800) 572-4031-Texas Youth Hotline 1 (800) 210-2278-Stop it now 1(888) 773-8368-RAINN (Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network) 1(800) 656-HOPE-Darkness to Light National Hotline 1(866) 367-5444
20. HB 1041AcknowledgementsDenton County Children's Advocacy CenterDenton County Friends of the Family Denton ISD Counseling StaffDarkness to Light National NetworkParentkids.comAdvocates for YouthUnited States Dept. of Veterans AffairsHelpguide.orgAmerican Academy of Child and Adolescent PsychiatryChild Trauma AcademyRAINN