Most children report that they are abused by someone with whom they have a relationship or acquaintance. The minority of cases of CSA are committed by someone unknown to the child.

Articles cited by Dutton:
Berliner & Conte, 1990; Conte et al., 1989; Elliot et al, 1995; Emerick & Dutton, 1993; Finkelhor et al., 1990 ; London et al., 2005; Pipe et al, 2007 ; Smith et al, 2002 ; Wallis & Woodworth, 2020 ; Wallis & Wordworth, 2021.

Areas of Inquiry and Summary for Expert Testimony and Supporting Research Citations
Wendy A. Dutton, M.A., Ph.D., LPC, February 2022