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A: There are many signs and symptoms that a child who is being subjected to sexual abuse will exhibit. However, each child is unique, and some children will not exhibit any symptoms at all. Signs of sexual abuse vary depending on factors such as the age of the child and the extent of the abuse. Common signs include:
- depression and withdrawal,
- anxiety,
- regressive behaviors such as bed wetting,
- aggression, and
- exhibiting sexually inappropriate behavior.
Access article to read about additional symptoms and the effects of child sexual abuse here.
Many parents of sexually abused children often blame themselves for failing to identify the signs and symptoms of abuse in their children. However, many children do not exhibit any signs, and ultimately, the blame lies solely with the abuser and any institution or other person who covered up the abuse.
Anyone with information about child sex abuse should speak to law enforcement. The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Special Victims Unit telephone number is 215-685-3252 and the District Attorney’s Family Violence and Sexual Assault Unit telephone number is 215-686-8080.
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- The Repressed Memory Theory in Pennsylvania Priest and Child Sex Abuse Cases
- Rights of Sexual Abuse Victims in Pennsylvania
- The Problem of Sex Abuse in Schools Begins with the School Itself
- Pennsylvania Priest Sex Abuse Law: The Fraudulent Concealment Exception to the Statute of Limitations
Child Sexual Abuse& Molestation Civil Lawyer
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**This website does not provide legal advice. Every case is unique and it is crucial to get a qualified, expert legal opinion prior to making any decisions about your case. See the full disclaimer at the bottom of this page.
Published: September 26, 2012
