Miss. Code. tit. 18, pt. 6, ch. 1, 18-6-1-B, 18-6-1-B-IV, app 18-6-1-B-IV-B
Form DFCS 506
Revised 02/2011
Preadolescent :
1. Stylized behavior, excessive seductiveness
2. Unusual interest in sex organs of self or others (either children or adults)
3. Fearful or suspicious of adults
4. Tugging at clothing in genital area
5. Tired, lethargic, sleepy appearance
6. Regressive behaviors: such as whining, negative changes in toilet habits
7. Persistent fears or overwhelming nightmares
8. Blaming or dislike of self
9. Change in school grades
10. Public or excessive masturbation
11. Developmental delays
12. Child is perceived and/or treated by parent as "bad," unusual, and/or different
13. Behavioral extremes (e.g. extremely aggressive or passive; persistent crying)
14. Child assumes parental role (i.e., caretaker of one or both parents and/or siblings beyond normal "role playing "for child's age)
15. Lack of peer interaction
16. Threatens or attempts suicide
17. Psychosomatic illness
Adolescent:
1. Stylized behavior, excessively provocative beyond the norm for the child
1. Shy, withdrawn, overburdened appearance
2. Change in school grades
3. Running away
4. Self-destructive behavior
5. Substance abuse that is more experimental
6. Unwillingness to participate in group activities
7. Stealing; shoplifting
8. Pregnancy wishes
9. Prostitution
10. Fear or distrust of men, adults
11. Statements about being "bad" or "undesirable"
12. Way of/avoidance of physical contact
13. Excessive longing for affection
14. Child assumes parental role or role as spouse of parent (i.e., care giving of one or both parents and/or siblings beyond normal "role playing" for child's age)
15. Reluctance to change clothes for gym class
16. Lack of peer interaction
17. Threatens or attempts suicide
18. Psychosomatic illness
Miss. Code. tit. 18, pt. 6, ch. 1, 18-6-1-B, 18-6-1-B-IV, app 18-6-1-B-IV-B