Sexual abuse

Sexual abuse is the involvement of a child in any sexual practices with an adult or older child. It includes fondling of private parts, making suggestions of a sexual nature, penetration (anal, oral or vaginal) It also includes exposure to indecent pictures, film, literature or behaviour.

Signs of sexual abuse:

• Precocious sexual behaviour
• Unexplained bleeding or discharge from genital or anal areas
  
• Stress related disorders
• Infections in the mouth or throat
  
• Sexually transmitted diseases
• Loss of appetite
  
• Unexplained vomiting or gagging
• Nightmares
  
• Anxiety
• Withdrawal
• Low self esteem
• Problems at school

Call The Crisis Centre on 328-0922 for support