Unit 1 - Florida Council Against Sexual Violence
Unit 1 - Florida Council Against Sexual Violence
Unit 1 - Florida Council Against Sexual Violence
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Discuss and refer to examples listed on the Participant Guide<br />
page.<br />
Speaking Points:<br />
Behavioral Indicators<br />
• Any significant change in behavior<br />
• Depression, withdrawal, suicidal feelings or crying<br />
spells<br />
• Substance abuse or eating disorders<br />
• Gives guarded responses or acts ashamed when asked<br />
about physical signs<br />
• Atypical attachment or regressive behaviors<br />
• Sudden avoidance or fear of specific people, genders or<br />
situations<br />
• Acting out, attention-seeking, aggressive or delinquent<br />
behaviors unlike the person<br />
• Poor peer relationships<br />
• Changes in work performance; lack of participation in<br />
social activities<br />
• Sleep disturbances<br />
• Poor self-esteem<br />
• Non-compliant or overly compliant – extreme<br />
responses for that person<br />
• Self-destructive behavior<br />
• Inability to concentrate or learn<br />
• Resists examination by medical personnel<br />
• Avoids being touched<br />
FCASV Elder <strong>Sexual</strong> Abuse Trainer’s Guide 20<br />
<strong>Unit</strong> 1
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