Easley Man Charged With Sexual Assault

An Easley man was arrested Monday and charged with committing a lewd act upon a child younger than age 16.

Fox Carolina 21 is reporting that Brian Jones, 40, of Pickens Club Road was arrested by Pickens County Sheriff's deputies Monday in connection with incidents alleged to have happend between 2008 and 2012.

What signs should you be looking for if you think your child is being abused? 

The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network says physical signs include difficulty walking or sitting, bloody, torn or stained underclothes, bleeding, bruises or swelling in the genital area, frequent urinary or yeast infections.

Behaviorial signs include reporting of sexual abuse, inappropriate sexual knowledge or behavior, nightmares of bed-wetting, large weight changes or major changes in appetite and suicide attempts.

A list of the other signs can be found here.

What should you do if you think your child is being abused?

RAINN recommends talking to your child directly, in a place where your child will feel comfortable. Do not ask them about the abuse in front of the person you suspect may be molesting them.

RAINN recommends that you ask if anyone has been touching them in ways that don’t feel okay or that make them feel uncomfortable. Be aware that sexual abuse can feel good to the victim, so asking your child if someone is hurting them may not get the information that you are looking for.

Follow up on whatever made you concerned. RAINN recommends that if there was something your child said or did that made you concerned, you should ask about that.

Ask in a nonjudgmental way, and take care to avoid shaming your child as you ask questions.

More suggestions for talking with your child about suspected abuse can be found here.