{"id":28,"date":"2018-06-26T14:40:22","date_gmt":"2018-06-26T14:40:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cacmi.org\/?page_id=28"},"modified":"2023-12-05T15:36:54","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T15:36:54","slug":"recognizeandrespond","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cacmi.org\/resources\/recognizeandrespond\/","title":{"rendered":"Recognize and Respond"},"content":{"rendered":"
The trauma of sexual abuse on a child can have a devastating impact. Trauma is the forced reorganization of the brain<\/em>. It can change the way the victim feels about themselves, how they interact with others, and even how they experience the world around them.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n More often than not there are no visible signs of Child Abuse, but sometimes there are indicators. If you observe any of the following symptoms, take your child to the doctor immediately.<\/p>\n Common ways trauma from sexual abuse or assault might show up in young people:<\/p>\n It’s not just brain and behavior that can be affected. Trauma can actually change the body’s DNA. Studies have shown a strong correlation between child abuse and other adverse child experiences and negative, long-term personal health outcomes.<\/p>\n\n
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Lifelong Impact of Trauma<\/h2>\n