#SexualAssaultAwareness

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
#MeToo is one of those hashtags that unfortunately bind too many of us women together. In the same light, it’s allowing us to shed light on the widespread prevalence of sexual assault and harassment.
Growing up in disadvantaged household, kids who were in similar situations as myself were left vulnerable and at risk for dangerous or harmful situations.

Here are five warning signs that you can look for in a child who may be suffering abuse:

• Becoming withdrawn or very clingy
• Becoming unusually secretive
• Sudden unexplained personality changes, mood swings and seeming insecure
• Unaccountable fear of certain places or people
• Outburst of anger

Check out the National Sexual Violence Resource Center  www.nsvrc.org/saam for more information.