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Kentucky Law requires any person who knows of, or who has reason to suspect that a child is being sexually abused must report
it to the local Cabinet for Families and Children, Department of Protection and Permanency (Barren River Service Region) at
270-746-7447 or visit http://www.chs.ky.gov/chs/programsservices/.
Any alleged abuse can also be reported to the Frankfort Cabinet for Families and Children, Department of
Protection and Permanency at 502-564-7130 or visit http://www.chs.ky.gov/chs/programsservices/.
The Law Firm of Flora Templeton Stuart will work hard to protect your child's civil rights under the law and obtain the compensation you deserve.
We work hard to collect the damages our clients deserve, based on the many factors of each individual case, we work hard to leave "no loose ends".
Even after the case is settled we negotiate for our client's liens with Medicare, Medicaid, Health Insurance or negotiate with the healthcare providers
(doctors and hospitals) to reduce bills so our clients will be made whole. In representing children, we set up trusts as well as college funds for their
future. In representing our clients, we also do everything we can to make sure they obtain medical treatment with qualified physicians and hospitals.
No fees, costs or expenses are collected unless our client recovers.
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What constitutes sexual child abuse?
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Sexual abuse involves forcing, tricking, bribing, threatening, or pressuring a child into sexual awareness or activity.
Sexual abuse occurs when an older or more knowledgeable child or an adult uses the child for sexual pleasure. The abuse
often begins gradually and increases over time.
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Sexual abuse can be physical, verbal, or emotional and includes:
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Sexual touching and fondling
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Exposing children to adult sexual activity or pornographic movies and photographs
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Having children pose, undress or perform in a sexual fashion on film or in person
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"Peeping" into bathrooms or bedrooms to spy on a child
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Rape or attempted rape
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What are the signs of child sexual abuse?
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Child victims of sexual abuse have multiple behavioral changes that may call your attention to a problem that may call for in-depth investigation, such as:
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Increased fear and dislike of certain people or places
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Inability to sleep, nightmares, unusual disturbances
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Physical complaints
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Headaches
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Withdrawal from family, friends or activities
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Problems at school or with academics
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Return to younger more babyish behavior
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Discipline problems
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Eating disorders
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Running away
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Passive or overly pleasing behavior
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Low self-esteem, overly self critical
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Delinquent acts, violence, aggression
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Frequent mood swings
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Delay in developmental milestones
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Self-destructive behavior
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Hostility or aggression
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Paranoid thoughts
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Drug or alcohol problems
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Suicide attempts
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Sexual activity or pregnancy at an early age
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Copying adult sexual behavior
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Persistent sexual play with other children, themselves, toys, or pets
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Displaying sexual knowledge, through language or behavior, that is beyond what is normal for their age
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Unexplained pain, swelling, bleeding or irritation of the mouth, genital, or anal area
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Urinary infections; sexually transmitted diseases
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Hints, indirect comments or statements about the abuse
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Severe abdominal pain
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Retinal or conjunctive bleeding
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Unexplained cuts, bruises, and swelling
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Burns
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Blood in urine
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Why is my child silent?
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Often children do not tell anyone about what has happened to them for fear of rejection, abandonment or punishment. They may be:
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Too young or unable to put what has happened into words
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Threatened or bribed by an abuser to keep the abuse a secret
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Confused by the attention and feelings accompanying the abuse
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Afraid no one will believe them
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Ashamed or embarrassed and blame themselves or believe the abuse is punishment for being bad
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They may worry about getting into trouble or getting a loved one into trouble
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How can I get help?
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Call the local Cabinet for Families and Children, Department of Protection and Permanency (Barren River Service Region) at
270-746-7447 or visit http://www.chs.ky.gov/chs/programsservices/
for immediate help to report any suspected abuse.
Any alleged abuse can also be reported to the Frankfort Cabinet for Families and Children, Department of
Protection and Permanency at 502-564-7130 or visit http://www.chs.ky.gov/chs/programsservices/
Contact us immediately so we can help.
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