When a Child Is a Victim of Sexual Abuse or AssaultCurrent as of: May 3, 2017 |
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When a Child Is a Victim of Sexual Abuse or AssaultIf you want to save this information but don't think it is safe to take it home, see if a trusted friend can keep it for you. Plan ahead. Know who you can call for help, and memorize the phone number. Be careful online too. Your online activity may be seen by others. Do not use your personal computer or device to read about this topic. Use a safe computer such as one at work, a friend's house, or a library. Sexual abuse or assault is any sexual contact between an adult and a child or between an older child and a younger child. Showing pornography to a child is a type of sexual abuse. Physical signs of sexual abuse of a child are not likely to be noticed without an examination of the genital area. Certain behaviors may give a clue that sexual abuse has occurred, such as when a child:
If you think or know that a child has been sexually abused or assaulted:
Current as of: May 3, 2017 |
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