Warning Signs Unhealthy Sexual Abuse Sex Trafficking Applies to All Relationship (in addition to signs (peer or romantic) of sexual abuse) No alone time Withdrawal Sudden change Withdrawal from friends in dress or from friends or Partner is always appearance usual activities present Change in appearance Dresses Frequent Fear of provocatively or absences consequences for Poor hygiene inappropriately from school upsetting friend or Change in for age partner (e.g., not Depressed behavior (e.g., checking phone fast Unexplained mood or aggression, enough or hanging money or gifts anxiety anger, out with other hostility, acts Refers to much Eating or friends) out sexually) older friend or sleeping Seems nervous partner disturbances Attempts at around friend or running away Self-harm partner Unexplained Sudden Criticized/humiliated injuries decreased in public by partner interest in Sexual school knowledge or behavior that Decreased is not age participation appropriate and grades Loss of Source: WEAVE, Inc. (2017)
Warning Signs Unhealthy Relationship (peer or romantic) Sexual Abuse Sex Trafficking (in addition to signs of sexual abuse) Applies to All No alone time Partner is always present Fear of consequences for upsetting friend or partner (e.g., not checking phone fast enough or hanging out with other friends) Seems nervous around friend or partner Criticized/humiliated in public by partner Withdrawal from friends Change in appearance Poor hygiene Change in behavior (e.g., aggression, anger, hostility, acts out sexually) Attempts at running away Unexplained injuries Sexual knowledge or behavior that is not age appropriate Sudden change in dress or appearance Dresses provocatively or inappropriately for age Unexplained money or gifts Refers to much older friend or partner Withdrawal from friends or usual activities Frequent absences from school Depressed mood or anxiety Eating or sleeping disturbances Self-harm Sudden decreased interest in school Decreased participation and grades Loss of Source: WEAVE, Inc. (2017)
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