Signs of Sexual Abuse in Children and Adolescents
February 25, 2021
Changes in Emotions Acting aggressively Becoming angry for no apparent reason Having low self-esteem Having trouble developing or maintaining relationships Crying for no obvious reason Changes in Behavior Practicing self-harm Problems sleeping Changes in eating patterns Driving erratically Problems with alcohol or drugs Displaying problematic sexual behavior Getting gifts from an unknown source Changes in Social Life Spending more time on their own Changes in friendship groups Doing less well at school Avoiding activities they used to enjoy Distancing themselves from certain people or places Physical Signs Urinary tract infections Difficulty sitting or walking Symptoms of an STI