SIGNS OF SEXUAL ABUSE IN CHILDREN

• Changes in behavior, mood swings, withdrawal, fearfulness and excessive crying.
• Stained, torn or bloody clothing.
• Child reports pain, itching or bleeding in genital area.
• Child possesses detailed knowledge of adult sexual behavior.
• Young child behaves “seductively” or acts out in a sexual manner.
• Exhibits violent behavior toward smaller children or pets.
• Recoils from physical contact with adults.
• Regression to infantile behavior, “clinging”.
• Changes in sleeping habits: bed-wetting, nightmares, sleep disturbances.

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