This article briefly reviews the current state-of-the-art concerning child sexual abuse. The purpose is to describe some of the key issues, questions, and .concerns in the field of child sexual abuse that impacts upon the child and adolescent victims, adult survivors, and offenders. Therefore, the focus is on the clinical issues and research information that is currently available. Information that is still required is discussed as well as the directions for future research and intervention. There are many questions to be answered in Ihe field of child sexual abuse, and lhese are presented and briefly discussed. Finally, the goals of the Journal of Child Sexual Abuse (JCSA) are stated, with particular emphasis given to ublishing articles concerning those issues in need of clarification. e aboration, or further study.