Unit 1 - Florida Council Against Sexual Violence

INDICATORS OF
SEXUAL ABUSE OF
OLDER ADULTS
REFER TO PARTICIPANT
GUIDE, PAGE 35:
INDICATORS OF SEXUAL
ABUSE OF OLDER ADULTS
Refer participants to Participant Guide, page 35 – Indicators
of Sexual Abuse of Older Adults. Tell them to take notes and
write examples on the pages as you discuss the various
indicators.
Speaking Points:
• Even though sexual abuse of older persons may be
difficult to detect, there are some recognized physical
and behavioral indicators of elder sexual abuse as
well as indicators that the person’s caregiver might
be sexually abusive.
Show slide, Indicators of Sexual Abuse
Slide:
Indicators
Of Sexual Abuse
Discuss and refer to examples listed on the Participant Guide
page.
Speaking Points:
Physical Indicators
• Bleeding, bruising, infection, scarring, or irritation in
genital, rectal, oral or breast areas
• Genital pain or itching
• Presence of semen
• Difficulty walking or sitting
• STDs
• Torn, stained, or bloody underclothing
• Signs of other types of physical abuse
• Weight gain or loss
• On-going, unexplained medical complaints like
headaches or stomach aches.
FCASV Elder Sexual Abuse Trainer’s Guide 19
Unit 1