FAQ
What are the signs of sexual assault in elders and vulnerable adults?
• The elder or vulnerable adult’s report of being sexually assaulted or abused • Bruising around the breasts, genitals, inner thighs • Unexplained vaginal or anal bleeding • Unexplained sexually transmitted diseases or genital infections • Pregnancy • Problems walking or sitting • Torn, bloody or stained underwear • Panic attacks • Engaging in inappropriate, unusual or aggressive sexual activities • Fear of the location of the rape, i.e., bathrooms, showers • Fear of males and male caregivers • Flashbacks • General symptoms of traumatic stress • Fear • Confusion • Hypersomnia • Loss of appetite • Social withdrawal
Team Members
Adam Berger
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Thomas Breen
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Sergio A. Garcidueñas-Sease
Attorney
Rebecca Roe
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