SEXUAL ABUSE/ASSAULT OF CHILDREN
WARNING SIGNS FOR CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE:
Ø NIGHTMARE, TROUBLE SLEEPING, FEAR OF THE DARK, OR OTHER SLEEPING PROBLEMS.
Ø EXTREME FEAR OF “MONSTERS”.
Ø SPACING OUT AT ODD TIMES.
Ø LOSS OF APPETITE, OR TROUBLE EATING OR SWALLOWING.
Ø SUDDEN MOOD SWINGS: RAGE, FEAR, ANGER, OR WITHDRAWL.
Ø FEAR OF CERTAIN PEOPLE OR PLACES.
Ø STOMACH ILLNESS ALL OF THE TIME WITH NO IDENTIFIABLE REASON.
Ø AN OLDER CHILD BEHAVING LIKE A YOUNGER CHILD, SUCH AS BED-WETTING OR THUMB SUCKING.
Ø SEXUAL ACTIVITIES WITH TOYS OR OTHER CHILDREN.
Ø NEW WORDS FOR PRIVATE BODY PARTS.
Ø REFUSING TO TALK ABOUT A ‘SECRET’ HE/SHE HAS WITH AN ADULT OR OLDER CHILD.
Ø TALKING ABOUT A NEW OLDER FRIEND.
Ø SUDDENLY HAVING MONEY.
Ø CUTTING OR BURNING HERSELF OR HIMSELF AS AN ADOLESCENT.
CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN PROGRAM 1-800-342-7768
Assists in the investigation of criminal acts upon a minor.
INNERMOTION 954-537-0636
A dance theater company for teens (12-17) who are survivors of sexual violence. J
LIFE WORKS FAMILY THERAPY CENTER 954-583-4045
4100 S. Hospital Dr., Suite 202 (Plantation)
Provides sexual abuse counseling.
LIVING WATER COUNSELING 954-452-4407
12700 W. Broward Blvd. (Plantation)
Groups for sexual abuse victims.
SEXUAL ASSAULT TREATMENT CENTER/OUR HOUSE
Sexual Assault/Abuse Counseling 954-765-4159
400 NE 4th St. (Fort Lauderdale)
Individual family and group counseling for child and adult victims of sexual assault and/or sexual abuse.
Crisis Intake Unit 954-765-4159
400 NE 4th St. (Fort Lauderdale)
Provides 24 hour/7 days a week forensic medical examinations and interviews. Crisis counseling and victim advocacy also provided. DCF and law enforcement contacted when victim is a child
SEXUAL PREDATORS LIST IN MY COMMUNITY
A complete listing is available on the FDLE web site at:
http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Sexual_Predators or call
1-888-357-7332 or (850) 410-8572
STARTING PLACE – Outpatient Counseling 954-925-2225
2057 Coolidge St. (Hollywood)
Provides individual, family, couples, and group counseling for youth and adults on an out-patient basis. Topics include drug/alcohol, sexual abuse, eating disorders, co-dependency, and dysfunctional family issues. Structured not to interfere with work, school, or family obligations. J