Child s*xual abuse case : lawyer’s guide
Defining Child Sexual Abuse
If you are not exactly sure what s*xual abuse is, you’re not alone. To help identify abuse, identifying behaviors that are abusive can help determine what s*x abuse is. Sex abuse does include both Touching and Non-Touching Behaviors
All s*xual touching between an adult and a child is s*xual abuse. Sexual touching between children can also be s*xual abuse when there is a significant age difference (often defined as 3 or more years) between the children or if the children are very different developmentally or size-wise.
** does this include parent touching kid’s genital? **
Sexual abuse does not have to involve penetration, force, pain, or even touching. If an adult engages in any s*xual behavior (looking, showing, or touching) with a child to meet the adult’s interest or s*xual needs, it is s*xual abuse. This includes the manufacture, distribution and viewing of child p*rnography.
Child Pornography
The U.S. Department of Justice defines child p*rnography as any visual depiction of s*xually explicit conduct involving a minor (persons less than 18 years old). Images of child p*rnography are also referred to as child s*xual abuse images. Notably, the legal definition of s*xually explicit conduct does not require that an image depict a child engaging in s*xual activity. A picture of a naked child may constitute illegal child p*rnography if it is sufficiently s*xually suggestive.
** does this mean that a pic of a naked child in family photograph is child p*rn ?**
Additionally, the age of consent for s*xual activity in a given state is irrelevant; any depiction of a minor less than 18 years of age engaging in s*xually explicit conduct is illegal.[i]
Federal law prohibits the production, distribution, importation, reception, or possession of any image of child p*rnography. A violation of federal child p*rnography laws is a serious crime, and convicted offenders face fines severe statutory penalties
Warning signs in children and adolescents of possible child s*xual abuse
Children often show us rather than tell us that something is upsetting them. There may be many reasons for changes in their behaviour, but if we notice a combination of worrying signs it may be time to call for help or advice.
What to watch out for in children: (in case of non touching )
Acting out in an inappropriate s*xual way with toys or objects
Nightmares, sleeping problems
Becoming withdrawn or very clingy
Becoming unusually secretive
Sudden unexplained personality changes, mood swings and seeming insecure
Regressing to younger behaviours, e.g. bedwetting
Unaccountable fear of particular places or people
Outburst of anger
Changes in eating habits
New adult words for body parts and no obvious source
Talk of a new, older friend and unexplained money or gifts
Self-harm (cutting, burning or other harmful activities)
Physical signs, such as, unexplained soreness or bruises around genitals or mouth, s*xually transmitted diseases, pregnancy
Running away
Not wanting to be alone with a particular child or young person
*** these are the signs about which the parents or guardians have the last word. they can settle scores with somebody.***
*** child psychiatrists report is needed.***
Any one sign doesn't mean that a child was or is being s*xually abused, but the presence of several suggests that you should begin to ask questions and consider seeking help. Keep in mind that some of these signs can emerge at other times of stress such as:
During a divorce
Death of a family member or pet
Problems at school or with friends
Other anxiety-inducing or traumatic events
Physical warning signs (in touching cases )
Physical signs of s*xual abuse are rare, however, if you see these signs, take your child to a doctor. Your doctor can help you understand what may be happening and test for s*xually transmitted diseases.
Pain, discoloration, bleeding or discharges in genitals, anus or mouth
Persistent or recurring pain during urination and bowel movements
Wetting and soiling accidents unrelated to toilet training
*** medical report is needed.***
lawyers, if medical report and/or child psychiatrist's report is not available then the CASE IS FAKE .
