The Beat & The Badge: Sleepovers

Child sexual abuse is unfortunately common. In the U.S., the CDC says at least 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 20 boys experience sexual abuse before age 18. In about 90% of cases, the child knows the perpetrator (a family member, family friend, older child, coach, or other trusted person.) We talked about the unknowns about sleepovers and what to think about if your kid wants to attend one.