SIGNS OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT

Sexual Abuse

 

Physical Indicators

 

·       Difficulty walking or standing

·       Torn, stained or bloody underclothing

·       Pain or itching in the genital area

·       Bruises or bleeding in external genitalia, vaginal or anal area

·       Sexually Transmitted Diseases

 

·       Frequent Urinary Tract Infections

·       Frequent unexplained sore throats

·       Odor in genital area

·       Sudden onset of soiling or wetting underpants

 

Behavioral Indicators

 

·       Inability to concentrate

·       Avoiding people or places

·       Abrupt Behavior changes

·       Depression – crying

·       Clinging Behavior

·       Low self esteem

·       Reluctance to undress, participate in sports

 

·       Severe drop in School performance

·       New complaints of body aches

·       Seductive Behavior

·       Role Reversal/Seductive

·       Excessive Masturbation

·       Rubbing /Humping toys

·       Knowledge of sexual activities beyond their age

 

 

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