Sexual Abuse Child sexual abuse generally refers to sexual acts, sexually motivated behaviors, or sexual exploitation involving children. Child sexual abuse includes a wide range of behaviors, such as: Oral, anal, or genital penile penetration Anal or genital digital or other penetration Genital contact with no intrusion Fondling of a child's breasts or buttocks Indecent exposure Inadequate or inappropriate supervision of a child's voluntary sexual activities Use of a child in prostitution, pornography, Internet crimes, or other sexually exploitative activities Sexual abuse includes both touching offenses (fondling or sexual intercourse) and nontouching offenses (exposing a child to pornographic materials) and can involve varying degrees of violence and emotional trauma. The most commonly reported cases involve incest, or sexual abuse occurring among family members, including those in biological families, adoptive families, and stepfamilies. Incest most often occurs within a father-daughter relationship; however, mother-son, father-son, and sibling-sibling incest also occurs. Sexual abuse is also sometimes committed by other relatives or caretakers. Signs of Sexual Abuse The presence of a single sign does not prove child abuse is occurring in a family; however, when these signs appear repeatedly or in combination you should take a closer look at the situation and consider the possibility of child abuse. Consider the possibility of sexual abuse when the child: Has difficulty walking or sitting Suddenly refuses to change for gym or to participate in physical activities Reports nightmares or bedwetting Experiences a sudden change in appetite Demonstrates bizarre, sophisticated, or unusual sexual knowledge or behavior Becomes pregnant or contracts a venereal disease, particularly if under age 14 Runs away Reports sexual abuse by a parent or another adult caregiver Consider the possibility of sexual abuse when the parent or other adult caregiver: Is unduly protective of the child or severely limits the child's contact with other children, especially of the opposite sex Is secretive and isolated Is jealous or controlling with family members

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