Why is it so important to be alert to behavioral indicators of sexual abuse?

There should be options to choose from for this question. They are:

a. because fear, shame, or a sense of responsibility may prevent children from reporting sexual abuse

b. because children who are being sexually abused frequently develop coping mechanisms and behaviors

c. because children may try to protect their abuser

d. all of the above

The answer would be D. All of the above.

Being alert to the behavioral indicators of sexual abuse could help you save a life and stop more sexual abuse from taking place.

loris malaguzzi was the founder of reggio emilia’s educational philosophy and together with the comune and many local administrators he participated in the birth and building of reggio emilia’s network of municipal preschools (3-6) and infant-toddler centres (0-3).