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This paper presents a review of Leigh Baker's (2002) book, "Protecting Your Children From Sexual Predators," which is focused on helping parents and other caregivers achieve the task of protecting children from sexual abuse. Basic themes and important points made in the book and a personal reaction to the material is also presented.

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"According to White, about one in every four girls and one in every six boys will be sexually abused before the age of ... years of age. White estimates that approximately ... million Americans are survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Furthermore, Cloitre, Cohen and Koenen report that people who are sexually abused as children can suffer from multiple problems. These problems include both psychiatric problems e.g. substance abuse disorders, depression, anxiety and health problems in the form of stress related illnesses such as colitis..."

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