Sexual abuse involves any sexual behaviour directed toward an adult without that adult’s knowledge and consent. Sexual abuse can happen to people of all ages, including the elderly. Sexual abuse is a way that a person tries to have control over someone and has nothing to do with consenting sex between adults. Sexual abuse is another form of physical and emotional control of one person over another person, and it has nothing to do with consensual sex between adults.
Signs and symptoms of sexual abuse
Pain, itching or bruises around breasts or genital area
Torn, stained or bloody underclothing
Sexually transmitted diseases such as venereal disease
Vaginal/anal bleeding
Depression, withdrawal from regular activities, fear, anxiety
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