Sexual Abuse
This is the involvement of a person in sexual relationships or activity without consent. They may have said that they do not want to be involved or they may be unable to give consent. Sexual harassment is a form of sexual abuse.
Examples of sexual Abuse
They can be subject to pornography or witnessing sexual acts, indecent exposure and sexual acts to which the adult has not consented or was pressured into consenting to.
This includes: rape, indecent exposure, sexual harassment, inappropriate looking or touching, sexual teasing or innuendo, sexual photography, pornography, witnessing sexual acts.
Signs & Indicators of Sexual Abuse
- Bloodstained underwear
- Pain, sores and bruising around the inner thighs and genital anal or breast areas.
- Pain and discomfort when walking or sitting, Sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy
