Vaginal or rectal bleeding, pain, itching, swollen genitals, vaginaldischarge, or sexually transmitted diseases. Unusual interest in or knowledge of sexual matters, expressing affectionin ways inappropriate for a child of that age. Fear of a person or an intense dislike at being left somewhere or withsomeone. Other behavioral signals such as aggressive or disruptive behavior,running away, failing in school, or delinquent behavior. Finally, do not blame yourself.
Sexual abuse is a fact in our society.
Many individuals who molest children find work or are involved in communityactivities which give them access to children. The vast majority of abuseoccurs in situations where the child knows and trusts theadult. Remember a community and national consciousness is needed before we canstamp out sexual molestation. If You Think Your Child Has Been Abused Believe the child. Children rarelylie about sexual abuse.