Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
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Activity 2.4.1 Consider the risk of sexual abuse when: When the child: suddenly refuses to change for gym or to participate in physical activities; Reports nightmares or bedwetting; Experiences a sudden change in appetite; Demonstrates bizarre, sophisticated, or unusual sexual knowledge or behaviour for their age; Becomes pregnant or contracts a sexually transmitted infection, particularly if under age 14; Runs away; Reports sexual abuse by a parent or another adult caregiver. AND/OR when the adult/parent/caregiver: Is unduly protective of the child or severely limits the child's contact with other children; Is secretive and isolated; Is jealous or controlling with family members. |
(Blackpool Council iPool, 2024)
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