Here are some examples of signs that may indicate harmful sexual behaviour: 

  • Taking younger children to ‘secret’ locations or hideaways, or engaging them in ‘special’ games 
  • Seeking out and spending an inordinate amount of time in the company of children younger than them. 
  • When a child does not want to be hugged or kissed, the parent insists.
  • Using harsh or sexual words toward adults or children on a regular basis. 
  • Sharing sexual photographs of another person without their permission. 
  • Looking at sexual photos on the internet of children. 
  • Befriending a younger child to engage in sexual activity and asking them not to tell.