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Symptoms of Child Abuse in Older Children and Adolescents  
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Tags: Child Abuse, Child Abuse in Older Children, Signs of Child Abuse

According to American Humane the symptoms of sexual abuse in older children and adolescents include:

	Depression
	Nightmares or sleep disturbances
	Poor school performance
	Promiscuity
	Substance abuse
	Aggression
	Running away from home
	Fear of attack recurring
	Eating disturbances
	Early pregnancy or marriage
	Suicidal gestures
	Anger about being forced into situation beyond one’s control
	Pseudo-mature behaviors

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Source: American Humane Organization

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