Elder Abuse-Sexual, Official Web Site for The City and County of Honolulu

Elder Abuse Unit

"Enhancing Awareness, Prevention and Prosecution of Elder Abuse"

Sexual Abuse

Sexual Abuse occurs when an elderly person is subjected to unwanted or non-consensual sexual contact.

Signs of Possible Sexual Abuse: When to suspect someone is the a victim of Sexual Abuse.

Torn clothing of the elder
Bruising or vaginal bleeding or complaints of pain to there private areas
Soiled bedding
Elder is confused or disorientated
Extreme mood swings ranging from severe depression to anger and fits of rage
Fear of being left alone
Elder does not want to talk about anything or remains silent for long periods of time
Elder does not take pleasure in activities they use to enjoy

An example of sexual abuse:

An international tourist was sexually assaulted by her caregiver. A person hired to live with and care for a 70 year old disabled Japanese national who could only speak Japanese repeatedly assaulted the victim. Only when a neighbor who could also speak Japanese checked in on the elder, was it discovered that the caregiver held down the victim and repeatedly violated her. The caregiver, who was female, also physically assaulted the victim as well.

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