DO YOU KNOW A CHILD WHO
HAS BEEN ABUSED?

Children who have been sexually abused often tell us without words. Grown ups need to watch for signs that a child is being hurt.

If you suspect that a child you know has been hurt call the police immediately.

Children tell us about sexual abuse in their feelings, in their behavior, and with their bodies.

A child who has been sexually abused may feel:
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Suicidal thoughts and attempts
• Low self esteem
• Fear of certain people or places

A child may:
• Have sleep problems or nightmares
• Not want to eat
• Cry often
• Start wetting or soiling
• Have problems in school
• Become withdrawn
• Show a sudden change in mood or behavior

Children may have physical problems such as:
• Abdominal pain
• Bleeding or discharge
• Difficulty going to the bathroom
• Unexplained swelling or bruising
• Delayed growth and development

Children rely on the grown ups in their lives to keep them safe. If any child you know is showing any of these signs please help them! Call the police. Keep the child safe.

IT’S UP TO US TO KEEP KIDS SAFE

SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, was founded in
1989 in Chicago. It now has more than 4,600 members in virtually every state.

You can find SNAP online at www.snapnetwork.org.

The Milwaukee Chapter can be reached at (414)429-7259