{"id":23606,"date":"1989-07-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"1989-07-01T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.christianitytoday.com\/pastors\/1989\/07\/01\/indications-of-sexual-abuse\/"},"modified":"1989-07-01T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"1989-07-01T00:00:00","slug":"indications-of-sexual-abuse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.christianitytoday.com\/pastors\/content\/indications-of-sexual-abuse\/","title":{"rendered":"INDICATIONS OF SEXUAL ABUSE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Social scientists have listed indicators that can be observed in sexually assaulted children. The presence of one to a few of these indicators does not mean sexual assault has taken place. Circumstances causing any of these indicators may have nothing whatsoever to do with sexual abuse. However, if several indicators are seen together, a possibility of sexual abuse exists.<\/p>\n\n<p>I recommend using these indicators as clues to help keep us on guard for a widespread problem.<\/p>\n\n<p>Indicators among toddlers and preschoolers<\/p>\n\n<p> Fear of specific adults<\/p>\n\n<p> Sudden withdrawal and regression<\/p>\n\n<p> Eating disturbances, such as choking and gagging<\/p>\n\n<p> Complaints of pain when going to the bathroom<\/p>\n\n<p> Nightmares having sexual details<\/p>\n\n<p> Sexual &#8220;acting-out&#8221; behavior with other children<\/p>\n\n<p> Sexual drawings<\/p>\n\n<p> Sudden and continual blinking and squinting<\/p>\n\n<p> The insertion of objects into the rectum or vagina<\/p>\n\n<p> Becoming frantic when diapers are changed or genitals are washed<\/p>\n\n<p> Sudden fears of certain areas of the house (common for all types of abuse)<\/p>\n\n<p> Sudden need for continual cleanliness; frequent baths<\/p>\n\n<p> Unreasonable fear of particular babysitters or neighbors<\/p>\n\n<p> Increase in masturbation movements<\/p>\n\n<p>Indicators among older children<\/p>\n\n<p>Many of the preschool indicators apply in this group as well, but in addition are these:<\/p>\n\n<p> Refusal to undress under normal circumstances such as physical education classes or bedtime<\/p>\n\n<p> Avoidance of physical contact<\/p>\n\n<p> Regressive behavior, such as bedwetting or sucking the thumb<\/p>\n\n<p> Extremely poor personal hygiene<\/p>\n\n<p> Evidence of self-mutilation (cuts, sores, cigarette burns, etc.)<\/p>\n\n<p> Good behavior to the point of obsession<\/p>\n\n<p> Running away from home<\/p>\n\n<p> Refusal to eat foods that have been favorites (a reminder of something put into their mouth)<\/p>\n\n<p> Frequent unprovoked anger, such as mutilating toys<\/p>\n\n<p> Setting themselves up for punishment<\/p>\n\n<p> Panicking or flinching when being tucked in at night<\/p>\n\n<p> Obsession with predictability (e.g., a meal cannot be one minute late)<\/p>\n\n<p> Continually falling asleep during the day<\/p>\n\n<p> Seductive behavior<\/p>\n\n<p> Fire setting<\/p>\n\n<p> Cruelty to smaller children and animals<\/p>\n\n<p>Common medical indicators<\/p>\n\n<p> Frequent sore throats; difficulty swallowing or choking<\/p>\n\n<p> Sudden weight gain or extreme weight loss<\/p>\n\n<p> Frequent headaches, stomachaches, or exaggeration of every minor complaint<\/p>\n\n<p> Trauma to breasts, buttocks, lower abdomen, thighs, genitals, or rectal area<\/p>\n\n<p> Soreness, bleeding, or discharges from a nonmenstruating girl<\/p>\n\n<p> Difficulty with bowel or bladder control <\/p>\n\n<p> Sexually transmitted diseases<\/p>\n\n<p> Alcohol or drug abuse<\/p>\n\n<p> Attempted suicide<\/p>\n\n<p>&#8211; Michael E. Phillips<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"is-style-article-copyright\">Copyright &copy; 1989 by the author or Christianity Today\/<em class=\"citation\">Leadership Journal<\/em>.\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.christianitytoday.com\/le\/help\/permissionsprivacy\/permissions.html#answer\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"copyright\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a> for reprint information on <em class=\"citation\">Leadership Journal<\/em>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Social scientists have listed indicators that can be observed in sexually assaulted children. The presence of one to a few of these indicators does not mean sexual assault has taken place. Circumstances causing any of these indicators may have nothing whatsoever to do with sexual abuse. 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