Sexual abuse is any form of non-consensual physical contact. It includes rape, molestation, or any sexual conduct with a person who lacks the mental capacity to exercise consent.
Indicators are signs or clues that abuse has occurred.
Physical indicators may include injuries or bruises, while behavioral indicators are ways victims and abusers act or interact with each other. Rather, one should look for patterns or clusters of indicators that suggest a problem. Assessing physical and sexual abuse in health care settings.