b'TAKE YOUR POWER BACKWHAT CONSTITUTES MOLESTATION?Molestation can come in many forms, including: touching,exhibitionism,rape,rubbing,kissing, fondling,masturbation,inappropriateand/or obscene jokes and conversations, pornography, andothersexuallychargedphysicalorverbal interactions.Whileidentifyingmolestationtypicallyfallson theparent,manytimes,aminormaybeable tovocalizethemolestationtotheirparentor another adult. If that fails, oftentimes, it may be the case that the victim has reached the age of 18 and finally discovered the link between past abuseandpresent-daymentalinjuries,andis able to seek redress as an adult.EMOTIONAL OR BEHAVIORAL WARNING SIGNS: Look for changes in personality, withdrawing from family, friends, and activities, avoidance of certain places and/or people, changes in performance at school or in other activities, acting out, aggression toward other kids or animals, use of inappropriate sexuallanguage,andothersimilarnegative behaviors.PHYSICAL WARNING SIGNS: Look for limping, trouble sitting, bruising, abrasions, and ripped, soiled, or bloodied clothes.While never easy, parents must arm themselves with the tools and questions to find out if their child has been the victim of sexual assault or abuse.An excellent resource about how to talk to your child, if you suspect sexual abuse, is the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network.8800-777-7777DominguezFirm.com'