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Special Victims Unit
 
Sex Crimes: Child and Vulnerable Adult
601.960.1210
 
Missing and Exploited Unit
601.960.1306

"What do I do?  I've been sexually assaulted...." (Tips)
  • Seek medical treatment.
  • Do not bathe, and preserve all physical evidence.
  • Contact your local police.
  • Seek a crisis intervention program (ex. Rape Crisis Hotline).

Recognizing Child Abuse

  • Physical Abuse
    • Unexplained burns, scrapes, broken bones
    • Withdrawn and distrustful behavior
    • Low Self-Esteem
    • Extremely passive or aggressive behavior
    • Poor performance in school, frequent injuries always explained as accidental
  • Sexual Abuse
    • The child may become fearful
    • Have difficulty sleeping
    • Overly sexual behavior
    • Depression, suicidal
    • Sexual transmitted disease
  • Child Neglect (Medical)
    • Failure to seek medical treatment for a health problem or condition
  • Child Neglect (Physical)
    • Failure to provide the basic necessities needed for survival (ex. food, clothing, shelter, & education)

How do I report my loved one missing?

  • Contact police the moment you realize that person is missing.
  • Provide police with the following:
    1. Most recent picture
    2. Last known location of missing person
    3. Friends with which he/she hangs out
    4. Any medical conditions
    5. Location frequently visited by the missing person.

Vulnerable Adults

  • Is this normal?  My loved one is in a personal care facility....

These are signs of abuse:

  • Non-accidental infliction of physical pain
  • Recent diagnosis of sexually transmitted diseases
  • Unexplained injuries, bruises, and broken bones
  • Lack of medical treatment
  • Food deprivation.
 

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