{"id":324,"date":"2019-08-28T23:09:18","date_gmt":"2019-08-28T23:09:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/myunheardvoice.org\/?page_id=324"},"modified":"2019-08-28T23:09:19","modified_gmt":"2019-08-28T23:09:19","slug":"warning-signs-for-teens","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/myunheardvoice.org\/ru\/warning-signs-for-teens\/","title":{"rendered":"Warning Signs for Teens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you are involved in the lives of adolescents, you can learn to  recognize warning signs that a teen has been sexually assaulted or  abused. Studies show that ages 12-34 are the highest risk years for crimes of sexual violence, and that females ages 16-19 are four times more likely than the general population to be victims of these crimes.<sup>1<\/sup> If you can learn how to spot sexual assault or abuse, you can do something to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Signs that a teen may have been sexually abused<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the warning signs that a teen has been sexually assaulted or  abused can easily blend in with the everyday struggles teens face as  they learn how to relate to their bodies, peers, and environments. If  something doesn\u2019t seem right, trust your instincts. It\u2019s better to ask  and be wrong than to let a teen struggle with the effects of sexual assault. Remind the teen that if they come to you, you will believe them\u2014and that if something happened, it is not their fault.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you notice the following warning signs in a teen, it\u2019s worth reaching out to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Unusual weight gain or weight loss<\/li><li>Unhealthy eating patterns, like a loss of appetite or excessive eating<\/li><li>Signs of physical abuse, such as bruises<\/li><li>Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or other genital infections<\/li><li>Signs of depression,  such as persistent sadness, lack of energy, changes in sleep or  appetite, withdrawing from normal activities, or feeling \u201cdown\u201d<\/li><li>Anxiety or worry<\/li><li>Falling grades<\/li><li>Changes in self-care, such as paying less attention to hygiene, appearance, or fashion than they usually do<\/li><li>Self-harming behavior<\/li><li>Expressing thoughts about suicide or suicide behavior<\/li><li>Drinking or drug use<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Warning signs that a teen may be in an abusive relationship<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be challenging for teens, who are new to dating, to recognize \nthat sexual assault and abuse may be part of an abusive relationship. As\n someone outside of the relationship, you have the potential to notice \nwarning signs that someone may be in abusive relationship or at risk for\n sexual assault.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look for signs that a teen\u2019s boyfriend, girlfriend, or partner has done or said the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Tries to get them to engage in sexual activity that they aren\u2019t ready for<\/li><li>Sexually assaults them or coerces them into unwanted sexual activity<\/li><li>Refuses to use contraception or protection against STIs during sexual activity<\/li><li>Hits them or physically harms them in any way<\/li><li>Doesn\u2019t want them spending time with friends or family<\/li><li>Makes threats or controls their actions<\/li><li>Uses drugs or alcohol to create situations where their judgement is impaired or compromises their ability to say &#8220;yes&#8221; or &#8220;no&#8221;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Using technology to hurt others<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Teens may also experience sexual harassment or other unwanted  behaviors through technology and online interactions. Some people use  technology\u2014such as digital photos, videos, apps, and social media\u2014to  engage in harassing, unsolicited, or non-consensual sexual interactions.  It can leave the person on the other end feeling manipulated, unsafe,  and exposed, like when someone forwards a text, photo, or \u201csext\u201d  intended only for the original recipient. The laws pertaining to these  situations vary from state to state and platform to platform, and they  are evolving rapidly. Learn more about these <a href=\"http:\/\/myunheardvoice.org\/ru\/technology-safety\/\">how people use technology to harm others.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Taking action isn\u2019t easy, but it\u2019s important<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Open communication can be a challenge with teens, but it\u2019s an  important part of keeping them safe. As teens become more independent  and spend more time with friends and other activities, it\u2019s important to  keep the lines of communication open and let your teen know they can  trust you. Learn more about talking to kids and teens about sexual assault.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal Disclaimer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px\"><strong>MyUnheardVoice website provides general information that is intended, but not guaranteed, to be correct and up-to-date. The information is not presented as a source of legal advice. You should not rely, for legal advice, on statements or representations made within the website or by any externally referenced Internet sites. If you need legal advice upon which you intend to rely in the course of your legal affairs, consult a competent, independent attorney. MUV does not assume any responsibility for actions or non-actions taken by people who have visited this site, and no one shall be entitled to a claim for detrimental reliance on any information provided or expressed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px\"><em>Original source link: https:\/\/www.rainn.org\/articles\/warning-signs-teens<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are involved in the lives of adolescents, you can learn to recognize warning signs that a teen has been sexually assaulted or abused. 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