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Physical Indicators of Child Sexual Abuse

• Bruising, bleeding, swelling, tears or cuts on genitals or anus.
• An unusual vaginal odor or discharge.
• Pain or itching in genital area, difficulty going to the bathroom, walking or sitting.
• Sexually transmitted disease, especially in a preadolescent child.
• Pregnancy.

 

Reporting Child Sexual Abuse

If you believe you have reasonable grounds to suspect that a child is being sexually exploited or abused, promptly report your concerns to the child welfare agency, provincial or territorial social services department or police force in you community.  In all cases, the person reporting is protected from any kind of legal action, provided the report is not falsely made and motivated by malice.

Where to go for support services

Regina and Area

Child protection services                             787-3760

Child abuse line                                          569-2724

Police                                                        777-6500

Mobile crisis                                              757-0127

Crisis/suicide line                                      525-5333

Hospital                       General Hospital  -  766-4444

                                   Pasqua Hospital   -  766-2222

Mental health clinic                                    766-7800

Child and youth mental health services         766-7400

Children who want help can also call the Kid's Help Phone 1-800-668-6868.

 

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Behavioural Indicators of Child Sexual Abuse

A child's age and level of maturity and development must be considered when interpreting possible behavioral indicators of sexual abuse.

• Sexual knowledge or language that is inappropriate to the child's age or developmental level.
• An unusual interest in, or preoccupation with, sexual maters.
• Hints about sexual activity through actions or comments that are inappropriate to the child's age or developmental level.
• Excessive masturbation.
• Persistent urinating of defecation in clothes.
• Regressive behavior, for example, baby talk, thumb sucking.
• Fear or avoidance of any aspect of sexuality.
• Sexually suggestive behavior with adults or older children.
• Poor social boundaries.
• Starting fires or fascination with fire.
• Destroying property, hurting or mutilating animals.
• Running away.
• Promiscuity or prostitution.
• Refusing to undress for activities and/or often wearing layers of clothing.
• Creating stories, poems or artwork about abuse.
• Suicidal feelings or attempts at suicide.
• Difficulty concentrating and being withdrawn or overly obedient.
• Being seemingly accident prone.

Please note: Some of the indicators listed above may be signs that a child is at risk of harm but not necessarily because of sexual abuse.