1. At Risk Children J. Latimore 3 Aug 2012 At Risk Children Juanita Latimore August 3, 2012

2. At Risk Children J. Latimore 3 Aug 2012 Typical Behavior and Emotional Indicators of Maltreatment

3. At Risk Children J. Latimore 3 Aug 2012 Typical Behavior and Emotional Indicators of Maltreatment of Young Children Withdrawn, Detached Whines, Whimpers, Cries Frozen Watchfulness Fear of Physical Contact May appear autistic May appear depressed

4. At Risk Children J. Latimore 3 Aug 2012 Typical Behavior and Emotional Indicators of Maltreatment of Pre-School Children Timid, Easily Frightened Eager to Please, Crave Affection Role Reversal (parent vs. child) May show signs of stress and anxiety Aggressive with other children

5. At Risk Children J. Latimore 3 Aug 2012 Typical Behavior and Emotional Indicators of Maltreatment of School Age Children Excessive concern when parent distressed Difficulty relating to other children Manipulative, withdrawn, distant Short attention span, chronic anxiety Fear of Parent(s) Unreasonable or unnecessary clothing

6. At Risk Children J. Latimore 3 Aug 2012 Typical Behavior and Emotional Indicators of Maltreatment of Adolescents Lying, Stealing, acting out, Aggressive behavior Use of Drugs or Alcohol Truancy, running away, refusing to go home Difficulty entering into and maintaining relationships

7. At Risk Children J. Latimore 3 Aug 2012 Indicators More Specific to Neglect

8. At Risk Children J. Latimore 3 Aug 2012 Indicators More Specific to Neglect Developmentally Delayed (physical/motor, cognitive, school, social skills, interpersonal relationships) Unresponsive, placid, dull Hungry or Tired? Out of Control? Academic Failure (falling asleep in class, lack of interest)

9. At Risk Children J. Latimore 3 Aug 2012 Physical Indicators and Behavior More Specific to Neglect in Teenagers Report Sexual Assault Acting out distress by running away and/or engaging in delinquent behavior (stealing, prostitution, truancy) Feeling of anxiety, denial, guilt Sexual promiscuity, dating people than themselves

10. At Risk Children J. Latimore 3 Aug 2012 Physical Indicators and Behavior More Specific to Neglect in Teenagers Suicidal gestures or attempts Acting seductive with opposite sex, parents or older persons of opposite sex to get his/her way Drugs/Alcohol abuse Refusal to undress in gym or doctors office Sexually transmitted disease Trauma to genital or anal area Pregnancy (unwilling to name father)

11. At Risk Children J. Latimore 3 Aug 2012 Indicators of Child Sexual Abuse

12. At Risk Children J. Latimore 3 Aug 2012 General Behavior Indicators of Child Sexual Abuse Child gives statements indicating sexual abuse Sudden changes in behavior (fears/phobias or extroversion to introversion Change in relationship with adult (avoiding specific person)

13. At Risk Children J. Latimore 3 Aug 2012 General Behavior Indicators of Child Sexual Abuse Problems in school: dramatic change in academic performance, difficulty concentrating, coming early, leaving late, truancy, bullying, disrupting class Withdrawal from family and friends Running Away Inappropriate and obsessive sexual awareness and sex play, giving of instruction or initiating sexual behavior with peers or younger children, seductiveness

14. At Risk Children J. Latimore 3 Aug 2012 General Behavior Indicators of Child Sexual Abuse Drug/Alcohol abuse Depression Low self-esteem, critical of self, inability to defend oneself Fear of being left with caretakers Compulsive masturbation Lack of friends, lack of trust in others, isolation from peers, discomfort with or extreme sensitivity to physical contact

15. At Risk Children J. Latimore 3 Aug 2012 General Behavior Indicators of Child Sexual Abuse Friends who are several years older Discomfort about undressing in front of peers Child suddenly acquires new unaccounted for toys, money, clothing Withdrawal, depression Inappropriate sleeping arrangements Peer problems Excessive curiosity about sexuality

16. At Risk Children J. Latimore 3 Aug 2012 General Behavior Indicators of Child Sexual Abuse Inappropriate responses to strangers or acquaintances (overly fearful, over friendly) Marked difference in behavior when parents are present/absent Retreating to fantasy world Eating or sleeping disorders Reddening of traumatization of genitalia Regression to more childish behavior Fears of people or places previously enjoyed

17. At Risk Children J. Latimore 3 Aug 2012 Physical Indicators and Symptoms of Child Sexual Abuse in Young Children Complaints of stomach aches, headaches and overall not feeling well Physical Ailments – pain in stomach, anal and/or genital area Recurring Vaginal or Bladder infections Sexually transmitted diseases Oral, genital or anal bleeding Redness, swelling, itching or trauma to genital/anal area Bloody, torn or stained underpants or diapers

18. At Risk Children J. Latimore 3 Aug 2012 Teamwork It takes a whole village to raise a child. African Proverb

19. At Risk Children J. Latimore 3 Aug 2012 Teamwork Community Resources/Services and Child Welfare SHOULD work TOGETHER to provide the services to meet the needs of the students you serve. PLEASE build bridges within your community so as to be advocates for children. DONT be an obstacle to services that will assist children.