Understanding Sexual Abuse | Page 12

Physical Signs

Emotional Signs of Abuse

● Memory loss

● Self-mutilation or habit disorders

● Bed wetting or change in toilet habits

● Bloody, torn or stained underclothes

● Bleeding, bruises or swelling in genital area

● Pregnancy or a Sexually Transmitted Disease,

especially in ages 14 and younger

● Anxiety or panic attacks

● Confused sexual identity

● Depression

● Emotional withdrawal, introversion

● False guilt

● Fear of going to bed, nightmares