Signs and symptoms of sexual abuse​:

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• Inappropriate sexual knowledge​​

 

• Acting-out sex during play

 

• Chronic depression/withdrawal

 

• Poor self-esteem

 

• Extreme change in weight or appearance

 

• Difficulties at school or with peers

 

• Pain or itching in genital or anal area

 

• Bleeding/bruising in genital or anal area

 

• Difficulty in walking or sitting

 

• Sexually transmitted infections/pregnancy

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• Regression in toileting issues

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• Sleep disturbances