Recognizing Signs
You can make a difference in someone’s life by noticing the warning signs of sexual harassment and abusive relationships, and helping them connect to applicable support resources. Below are a few warning signs of sexual harassment or abuse.
Some warning signs may include:
- Increased signs of depression and/or anxiety
- Excessive worry or fearfulness
- Increase in unexplained health problems such as stomach aches and headaches
- Withdrawing from relationships
- Change in hygiene or self-care
- Self-harm such as cutting or burning
- Changes in eating and other every-day habits
- Failing grades or withdrawing from classes
- Avoidance of situations or people that were once pursued
- Comments about a partner exhibiting controlling behaviors