Child sexual abuse is rarely committed in public and abusers are seldom caught in the act. Unlike a child wearing visible bruises from a physical abuse, the outward signs of sexual abuse are often vague, elusive, and difficult to spot.
Therefore, it takes informed adults who are aware of the behaviors and signs to look for in a suspicious situation to prevent and interrupt instances of abuse. Although detection of child sexual abuse can be difficult, there are often visible signs. Please understand, children who have NOT been sexually abused may also display any of these behaviors at one time or another. But when children exhibit these signs regularly or you see a combination it is important that you seek professional guidance and consider the possibility of sexual abuse.
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