The children and youth sexual abuse is configured as a global problem, and marked by numerous historical determinations, although their effective coping became a public policy concern only in last decades. This article, qualitative, conducted from literature, discusses the main perspectives of psychologists against this violence, outlining the main aspects that govern the exercise of professional who is housed at the Center for Social Assistance Specialized Reference (CREAS). The results show that it is a complex demands, often contradictory, which requires interdisciplinary, intersectoral action, family-centered, free of taboos, prejudgementes and stereotypes.
sexual abuse; children; adolescents; Psychology