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Booklet: Keeping You and Your Loved Ones Safe from Sexual Abuse

Sexual abuse can take many forms and can be hard to spot due to the nature of the abuse and the secrecy and manipulation that can be involved.

If you or an older person you know are experiencing this you are not alone, this type of abuse can affect anyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.

Hourglass is here to help. This guide provides you with information about what sexual abuse is, how to identify it when it is happening, and some tips on how to protect yourself and others.