There is consistency in the reports of some studies on variations of reactions in sexually abused children. Social worker score index was used to measure the effects of sexual abuse in children, 21% of the sexually abused children showed none of the symptoms to indicate that a child has been abused. Therefore, suggesting that these behaviours found in children should not be used to determine that a child has been sexually abused. Those charged in determining if a child has been sexually abused should not rely on a child’s behaviour as prove of the experiences a child may or may not have had. Other things in the child’s life (family dysfunction) may be causing these behaviours in the
