**Who Commits Child Sexual Abuse? What the Data Really Shows & What Everyone Need to Know**The Core Truths Most abusers are som
**Who Commits Child Sexual Abuse?
What the Data Really Shows & What Everyone Need to Know**
The Core Truths
Most abusers are someone the child knows – family, family friends, youth leaders, babysitters.
The majority are male.
Prevention Steps for Every Family
Set two-adult rules for activities whenever possible.
Keep doors open during visits, lessons, or caregiving.
Monitor devices and apps—no unmonitored DMs or disappearing messages.
Teach body autonomy early—even with family and “trusted” adults.
Believe kids—listen to behavior as much as words.
To Tim Tebow’s point, in the United States, federal sentencing data shows that White offenders make up the largest share of federal convictions for child sexual abuse–related crimes.
CSAM (child sexual abuse material) production: ~67–73% White.
“Travel for prohibited sexual contact”: ~50–56% White.
(Source: United States Sentencing Commission.)
Access, secrecy, grooming, and lack of oversight are the true risk factors.