Sexual Abuse ***MUST BE AGE 18 OR OLDER***
Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 1:31 amHey, everyone. 
I am tackling the big taboo. Sexual abuse. You know, the one no one wants to talk about. There will be another thread. Possibly three threads. We shall see.
Sexual abuse is any form on non-consensual physical contact. It includes rape, molestation (sexual touching and fondling), "peeping" into bathrooms or bedrooms to spy, forced posing, undressing, or performance, exposing children to adult sexual activity including pornography and photographs, or any sexual conduct with a person who lacks the mental capacity to exercise consent.
The perpetrators of sexual abuse include family members, close family friends, workers in facilities, and others.
The people at risk are women, persons with physical or cognitive disabilities, persons who lack social support and are isolated, the elderly, and children.
Physical signs or clues are bruises or injuries. The indications include genital or anal pain, irritation, or bleeding, bruises on external genitalia or inner thighs, difficulty walking or sitting, torn, stained or bloody underclothing, and sexually transmitted diseases.
Behavioral signs or clues are the way the abused and abuser act or interact with one another. The indications include inappropriate sex-role relationship between victim and suspect, and inappropriate, unusual, or aggressive sexual behavior.
No single indicator can be taken as hard proof. One should look for patterns of indicators that suggest a problem.
Most sexual abuse happens with children and the elderly. Children are generally tricked, threatened, or pressured into sexual activity. The abuse often begins gradually and increases over time. It occurs when an older or more knowledgeable child or adult uses a child for sexual pleasure. The use of force is rarely used with a child as they are trusting and dependent. They want to please others and gain love and approval. Children are taught not to question authority and they believe that adults are always right. This is an abuse of power over a child and a violation of their right to a normal, healthy, and trusting relationship with adults.
Signs of sexual abuse in a child are depression, eating disorders, sleep problems, nightmares, physical injuries, school problems, withdrawal from family, friends, or unusual activities, excessive bathing or poor hygiene, anxiety, running away, passive or overly pleasing behavior, low self-esteem, self-destructive behavior, hostility or aggression, drug or alcohol problems, sexual activity or pregnancy at an early age; promiscuity, or suicide attempts.
Again, No single indicator can be taken as hard proof. One should look for patterns of indicators that suggest a problem.
More to come later. God bless and protect everyone.
I am tackling the big taboo. Sexual abuse. You know, the one no one wants to talk about. There will be another thread. Possibly three threads. We shall see.
Sexual abuse is any form on non-consensual physical contact. It includes rape, molestation (sexual touching and fondling), "peeping" into bathrooms or bedrooms to spy, forced posing, undressing, or performance, exposing children to adult sexual activity including pornography and photographs, or any sexual conduct with a person who lacks the mental capacity to exercise consent.
The perpetrators of sexual abuse include family members, close family friends, workers in facilities, and others.
The people at risk are women, persons with physical or cognitive disabilities, persons who lack social support and are isolated, the elderly, and children.
Physical signs or clues are bruises or injuries. The indications include genital or anal pain, irritation, or bleeding, bruises on external genitalia or inner thighs, difficulty walking or sitting, torn, stained or bloody underclothing, and sexually transmitted diseases.
Behavioral signs or clues are the way the abused and abuser act or interact with one another. The indications include inappropriate sex-role relationship between victim and suspect, and inappropriate, unusual, or aggressive sexual behavior.
No single indicator can be taken as hard proof. One should look for patterns of indicators that suggest a problem.
Most sexual abuse happens with children and the elderly. Children are generally tricked, threatened, or pressured into sexual activity. The abuse often begins gradually and increases over time. It occurs when an older or more knowledgeable child or adult uses a child for sexual pleasure. The use of force is rarely used with a child as they are trusting and dependent. They want to please others and gain love and approval. Children are taught not to question authority and they believe that adults are always right. This is an abuse of power over a child and a violation of their right to a normal, healthy, and trusting relationship with adults.
Signs of sexual abuse in a child are depression, eating disorders, sleep problems, nightmares, physical injuries, school problems, withdrawal from family, friends, or unusual activities, excessive bathing or poor hygiene, anxiety, running away, passive or overly pleasing behavior, low self-esteem, self-destructive behavior, hostility or aggression, drug or alcohol problems, sexual activity or pregnancy at an early age; promiscuity, or suicide attempts.
Again, No single indicator can be taken as hard proof. One should look for patterns of indicators that suggest a problem.
More to come later. God bless and protect everyone.
) know that our trustworthy and loving Lord is always there with us... all we have to do is seek His face and shelter...
