How do I tell if my child has been sexually abused?
Sam MacGibbon Child and Family Psychologist explains that changes in behaviour will be the obvious sign. She notes that the changes will be different at different ages. Catherine Gallagher Clinical Practice Manager Start notes that there can be signs but there may be no signs. They share strategies to use if there are concerns.
Resources
Information including the signs and effects of child sexual abuse, grooming, online child exploitation and how to respond to a disclosure https://bravehearts.org.au/about-child-sexual-abuse/
Keeping kids safer http://www.capshauraki.co.nz/keeping-kids-safer.html
Keeping children safe https://helpauckland.org.nz/topic/keeping-children-safe/
Online sexual abuse https://netsafe.org.nz/image-based-abuse/
Sexual harm helpline https://safetotalk.nz/ 0800 044 334 or Free text 4334