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As a security service provider, Knightsman
is keen to lead the debate to build public awareness on
issues and concerns of personal & property
security. In this the first in a
series of special articles, we focus on
child abuse, effective facts & advice.
Child Sexual Abuse
is the misuse of
power by someone who manipulates, tricks,
forces or coerces a child into sexual
contact. It includes incest, sexual
molestation, sexual assault and the
exploitation of the child for pornography or
prostitution. In well over 90% of reported
cases of sexual abuse, the offenders are
men.
Children who have been sexually abused
maybe too afraid or ashamed to tell anyone.
It is up to you, the parent / guardian, to
be aware of some of the physical and
behavioral signs which could indicate that
your child has been sexually abused.
These signs include:
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Changes in behavior and a loss of
appetite
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Frequent nightmares or fear of the
dark
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Torn or stained underclothing
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Fear of being alone or left with
someone
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Aggressive behavior and or
difficulty in school
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Vaginal or rectal bleeding, vaginal
discharge, itching, pain or swollen
genitals
Seven steps to
protecting our children
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