Georgia Conference on Child Abuse Prevention

This workshop presents findings from a 2025 mixed-methods study conducted by Georgia State University and Saprea measuring public perceptions of child sexual abuse (CSA) among Georgia residents. The study worked to establish baseline perception data using both a representative panel sample (n=2,819) and a convenience sample (n=338), with responses analyzed across demographic and geographic dimensions.

Attendees will explore what Georgians believe about the prevalence, preventability, and community impact of CSA, and how those beliefs vary by demographic indicators like familial status, rural/metro areas, and ethnicity. The workshop also presents qualitative findings drawn from over 1,500 open-ended responses,  that reflect the public's own language and priorities for prevention. This session is designed to help practitioners, policymakers, and educators translate perception data into more targeted, community-responsive prevention strategies.