All rights reserved. Protecting children is the principal responsibility of the Children's Aid Society of Toronto. Making decisions about child protection is a complex social and legal process that ensures the best interests and well-being of a child. Indicators of child abuse include a number of behavioural and physical signs that a child may exhibit. Here are some suggestions.
Feelings expressed by sexually abused children are often many and various.
We talk about the ones children commonly exhibit. Reporting suspected child abuse and neglect is a legal responsibility of everyone who believes there are reasonable grounds to believe a child may be in need of protection. A guide for youth, parents and caregivers . An online handbook designed to assist parents and youth who are concerned that a young person may have been sexually abused.