Understanding Child Sexual Abuse
Contact Abuse
Any form of sexual touching, including fondling, intercourse, or oral contact.
Non-Contact Abuse
Exposing a child to sexual activity or pornography, voyeurism, or sexual communication.
Exploitation
Using a child for prostitution, pornography, or other forms of sexual exploitation.
Signs & Indicators
Recognizing the warning signs is the first step toward protecting a child. Watch for these indicators:
- Difficulty walking or sitting
- Sudden changes in behavior or school performance
- Age-inappropriate sexual knowledge or behavior
- Reluctance to be around a particular person
- Fear of specific places or activities
- Nightmares or bedwetting
What Should You Do?
1
Recognize the Signs
Trust your instincts. If something doesn't seem right, it probably isn't.
2
Call the Hotline
Report your concerns to the Colorado Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline at 844-CO-4-KIDS.
3
Provide Information
Share what you've observed. You don't need proof — trained professionals will investigate.
If Not You, Then Who?
Don't wait. Your call could make the difference in a child's life.
