What everyone needs to know about child molestation

What Everyone Needs to Know About Child Molestation Child molestation is a very real problem that happens throughout the world on a daily basis. What many people don't realize or maybe they just don't want to believe it, is that this can happen to a child of any age. In some countries there are stories of children aged one and two that have been molested, while others struggle from ages ten and up, there is no set age limit to when this could take place.

For any parent, it's essential that you know the signs and symptoms of child molestation. This way if you even suspect your child may be molested, you can take action.

The person who performs these acts on children can be anyone and is often known to the child, so a teacher, family friend, maybe even a family member.

The signs you will want to watch our for includes behavioral changes. These changes may be becoming distant, not socializing with other children, being nervous around adults and more. The child may start having nightmares, they may not be able to say where they have been and their school performance may start to deteriorate. In addition to this, there is physical signs you can watch for including bed wetting and blood in their underwear.

If you suspect your child has been molested, then you will want to report this to the authorities as quickly as possible.

If a child comes to you, you need to take further action straight away, whether you believe the child or not. You want the child to know that there are good adults that will help them. Speak to authorities, report the case and identify the steps that need to be taken moving forward to ensure that the person who has molested your child receives the justice that they deserve.

Chances are any cases are going to have to be examined.

That means that while traumatic, your child is going to have to be medically examined and their testimony taken.

Now it's not easy to get a child to admit to being molested, due to the fact that the majority of molesters will threaten the child, make them too scared to tell you the truth. They need to understand it's not their fault and that they won't get into trouble, getting them to open up and share who has been doing this to them.

It's important as a parent that you speak openly with your child, ensuring that they feel comfortable to telling you anything.

On the other hand now. In the event you have been accused of child molestation, there are some things you need to know, whether you are guilty or not. As soon as you find out about the accusations against you, it's advisable to seek legal representation. This is a very severe

matter that carries heavy penalties and lifelong consequences, so if you are not guilty of the crime you are accused of, you want to get your name cleared without delay.

Sentences include jail time and then your name is placed on the sex register database, which means whenever you apply for a job, a new apartment or a visa, your name will bee flagged. It is something that will affect the rest of your life. For this reason you need an excellent child molestation attorney with excellent experience in this sector of the law to represent you.

Every case is unique, even though they appear the same.

It's important the child molestation attorney you choose treats your case as a one off and ensures you receive the quality representation you need to ensure the best resolution.

About Us: John R Grasso is an attorney admitted to

practice in Rhode Island, Massachusetts. He is also admitted at the Federal District Courts. He is a member of the Bar of the United States Supreme Court and has an experienced support team working alongside him to help focus on securing a resolution in the shortest period of time. John Grasso represents criminal defendants on misdemeanors and felony charges throughout the area. He handles a wide range of cases on a daily basis from domestic violence cases to immigration disputes and DUI cases to robbery and so much more. To find out more, visit

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