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More Signs of Sexual Abuse

• Aggression
• Withdrawal/depression
• Excessive crying
• Anxiety, irritability, fear
• Reluctance to go to a particular place or be with a particular person
• Indirect hints
• Excessive masturbatory behavior
• Reluctance to go home after school or constantly arriving early

Sexual behaviors are a good indicator that a child may be sexually abused. Although many children engage in some sexual behaviors (e.g. masturbation), when a child engages in sexual behaviors are intrusive or sexually agressive a parent should be concerned.