Seven-year-old Marilee seems withdrawn and is being disruptive in class. She has recently brought sexually explicit magazines to class and has stated that her body is dirty. She has drawn a sexually explicit picture. As her teacher, you are concerned that she may have experienced:

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Marilee's behaviors, such as bringing sexually explicit magazines to class, stating her body is dirty, and drawing sexually explicit pictures, are strong indicators of possible sexual abuse. These actions are not typical for a seven-year-old and suggest she may have been exposed to inappropriate sexual content or experiences.

Seven-Year-Old Marilee Seems Withdrawn and Is Being Disruptive in Class