| Being a parent rarely means thinking about | | | | others |
| the things we would fairly not think about at | | | | |
| all. Sexual abuse is sexual action between a | | | | · Knowledge of sexual acts that is |
| minor and an older person in which the | | | | age-inappropriate |
| leading position of the older person is used | | | | |
| to pressurize or use the younger. Child | | | | · Double dressing |
| sexual abuse is unlawful in all countries | | | | |
| about which information is available also. | | | | · Avoidance of bathrooms |
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| According to a survey one in three girls will | | | | · Self mutilation |
| be sexually harmed before their twelfth | | | | |
| birthday and one in five boys also and a | | | | · Inability to concentrate |
| large section of sexual abuse is never | | | | |
| reports, the real rate may be much higher | | | | · Locking doors |
| than this. | | | | |
| | | | · Depression |
| There are many types of sexual abuse; some | | | | |
| include physical contact or touching offense. | | | | · Suicidal tendencies |
| This includes fondling, poignant sexual | | | | |
| organs, masturbation, making the child touch | | | | · Promiscuity |
| the adult sexually, and vaginal or anal | | | | |
| penetration with self or objects. | | | | · Running away |
| Non-touching crime include revealing a child | | | | |
| to pornographic material, offensive exposure, | | | | Physical signs of sexual abuse: |
| leering and purposely putting the child in | | | | |
| the place of having to spectator an act of | | | | · Recurrent urinary tract infections |
| sexual interaction. | | | | |
| | | | · Any injury, soreness, redness, swelling |
| Effects of sexual abuse on children: a large | | | | or itching around the genital or anal area |
| range of emotional, physical, and social | | | | |
| effects has been recognized to child sexual | | | | · Bruising, bleeding, pain, in the genital |
| abuse. Young females who are sufferers of | | | | area, may also be seen in mouth, or throat |
| abuse may come across additional shock by | | | | |
| pregnancy and birth complication. | | | | · Fluctuations in body mass |
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| Signs of sexual abuse: There are two types of | | | | · Presence of sexually transmitted disease |
| signs of sexual abuse, Behavioral signs, | | | | |
| Physical signs. Both of them are given below. | | | | · Stained, torn, or bloody undergarments |
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| Behavioral signs of sexual abuse: | | | | · Pregnancy in underage child |
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| · Changes in behavior including anxiety, | | | | · Penile or vaginal discharge and/or odor |
| withdrawal, mood swings, and rage | | | | |
| | | | · Venereal disease |
| · Late arrival or absence from school | | | | |
| | | | Preventing sexual abuse |
| · Loss of appetite, weight loss, or weight | | | | |
| gain | | | | If your child has any signs of mistreatment |
| | | | talk to your doctor and planed an |
| · Very eager to please others | | | | examination. If your children tell you she or |
| | | | he has been physically abused listen to your |
| · Inappropriate sexually explicit drawings | | | | child carefully. You will be very |
| | | | disappointed, but it is essential to stay |
| · Bedwetting, nightmares, and other | | | | peaceful. By staying calm, you help restore |
| difficulties sleeping | | | | confidence your child that she or he is ok |
| | | | and it is safe to tell you. Reiterate your |
| · Not wanting friends to visit at home | | | | child that she or he has done nothing |
| | | | mistaken and is not to blame. |
| · Inappropriate sexual play with self and | | | | |