things, money, drugs/alcohol, gifts, affection or status. Consent is irrelevant, even where a child may believe they are voluntarily engaging in sexual activity with the person who is exploiting them. Child sexual exploitation does not always involve physical contact and may occur online.’ Possible of sexual abuse Bruises, scratches, burns or bite marks on the body. Sexual awareness inappropriate to the child’s age - shown for example in drawings, vocabulary, games etc Frequent public masturbation. Attempts to teach other children about sexual activity. Refusing to stay with certain people or go to certain places. Aggressiveness, anger, anxiety, tearfulness. Withdrawal from friends. Possible signs in older children Promiscuity, prostitution, provocative sexual behaviour. Self-injury, self-destructive behaviour, suicide attempts. Eating disorders. Tiredness, lethargy, listlessness. Over-compliant behaviour. Sleep disturbances. Unexplained gifts of money. Depression. Changes in behaviour. Signs and Symptoms of Child Sexual Exploitation Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Teachers have a mandatory duty to report disclosures on FGM a female under 18. A girl or woman who's had FGM may: have difficulty walking, sitting or standing spend longer than normal in the bathroom or toilet have unusual behaviour after an absence from school or college be particularly reluctant to undergo normal medical examinations ask for help, but may not be explicit about the problem due to embarrassment or fear. If you're worried that a child is being abused, watch out for any unusual behaviour. What to look out for before FGM happens A girl at immediate risk of FGM may not know what's to happen. But she might talk about:
things, money, drugs/alcohol, gifts, affection or status. Consent is irrelevant, even where a child may believe they are voluntarily engaging in sexual activity with the person who is exploiting them. Child sexual exploitation does not always involve physical contact and may occur online.’ Possible of sexual abuse Bruises, scratches, burns or bite marks on the body. Sexual awareness inappropriate to the child’s age - shown for example in drawings, vocabulary, games etc Frequent public masturbation. Attempts to teach other children about sexual activity. Refusing to stay with certain people or go to certain places. Aggressiveness, anger, anxiety, tearfulness. Withdrawal from friends. Possible signs in older children Promiscuity, prostitution, provocative sexual behaviour. Self-injury, self-destructive behaviour, suicide attempts. Eating disorders. Tiredness, lethargy, listlessness. Over-compliant behaviour. Sleep disturbances. Unexplained gifts of money. Depression. Changes in behaviour. Signs and Symptoms of Child Sexual Exploitation Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Teachers have a mandatory duty to report disclosures on FGM a female under 18. A girl or woman who's had FGM may: have difficulty walking, sitting or standing spend longer than normal in the bathroom or toilet have unusual behaviour after an absence from school or college be particularly reluctant to undergo normal medical examinations ask for help, but may not be explicit about the problem due to embarrassment or fear. If you're worried that a child is being abused, watch out for any unusual behaviour. What to look out for before FGM happens A girl at immediate risk of FGM may not know what's to happen. But she might talk about:
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