IntroductionChild sexual abuse (CSA) constitutes a very small number of cases, but it is nevertheless extremely harmful to children. Studies have evaluated the consequences of childhood sexual abuse and found that such traumatic experiences can harm the child physically, psychologically, and emotionally. Disturbing experiences can also have a negative impact on a child during adolescence and adulthood. The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes child abuse as physical and emotional abuse, neglect, and commercial or other exploitation of children (Smallbone, Marshall, & Wortley, 2011). Unfortunately, there is no reliable and exclusively valid definition of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) (Collin, Daigneault, & Hébert, 2013; Smallbone et al., 2011). Among practitioners and academics, the consensus is that childhood sexual abuse is an acute social problem that needs to be brought to light, although the definition remains ambiguous (Collin et al., 2013; Smallbone et al., 2011 ). Due to collective awareness, several studies have been carried out on the resilience or protective factors that predominate among victims of crime (Ager, 2013). Some childhood development studies have defined resilience as a set of protective factors that CSA survivors use to escape their trauma and achieve positive adaptation (Luthar, Cicchett, & Becker, 2000; Walsh, Dawson and Mattingly, 2010). Luther said: “Resilience refers to a dynamic process encompassing positive adaptation in the context of significant adversity. » (Luther et al., 2000, p. 1). The criminology literature, on the other hand, has defined certain similar factors as "risk factors" and explained that in the absence of "risk factors", survivors of ASC may exhibit positive functioning and succeed in life (Walsh et al, 2010; Anderson, 2006; Hyman and Williams, 2001). This research paper examined both childhood studies and criminology literature to define resilience factors as precursors to the identification of risk and protective factors (Walsh et al, 2010; Anderson , 2006; ). The purpose of this article is to identify individual and environmental factors that lead children who experience childhood sexual abuse to resilient and functional lives. Some resilience-focused diversion programs and policy recommendations have also been proposed. CSA Context In order to explore pathways to resilience for children who have experienced childhood sexual abuse, we need to delve deeper into the context of child sexual abuse. Sexual abuse of children is an ultimate form of abuse, which has a negative impact on their functional development. Being a victim of childhood sexual abuse at an early age can leave a residual effect on a child that can last throughout childhood, adolescence, and adulthood (Himelein and McElrath, 1996).