Pay attention to the relationships and interactions of adults with the child. If something seems strange or unusual to you, watch the situation more closely and assess what is happening as objectively as possible. It is important to know that sexual abuse often occurs in situations where the child and the abuser are left alone. However, before accusing, it is important to assess whether someone is trying to build inappropriate relationships for the purpose of sexual violence. Of course, trust your feelings, but it is good to have the opportunity to discuss your concerns with other relatives or professionals.
    The following questions can be helpful:

• Does this behavior seem strange to others too?
• Does the child feel uncomfortable in this situation?
• Is this strange behavior occurring constantly or on a regular basis?

   Accusations of sexual abuse are a very serious matter and you must very cautious not to overreact, although it could be very difficult not to do so. If you have any concerns, you may want to discuss them with a professional.    
    Pay attention to the child’s experiences and emotions – remember that they might not be fully aware of what they are going through. Support them, but try to find out whether the child is feeling strange or confused by the adult’s behavior.
 It is important not to forget that the child might not want to share their feelings due to various reasons – being ashamed or attempting to escape the problem or not to cause trouble to the abuser or worries to close ones, or even because they like spending time with the potential abuser. Do not be too fast to disregard your worries. Although the child might not see a reason for concern, you should carefully assess the situation and seek the opinion of others.
    It is important to understand that the only way to counter violence is to talk about it freely and fearlessly. Research suggests that every tenth child will never share about having been a victim of sexual abuse due to the stigmas laying upon this topic. This is why effective prevention, as crucial as it is, requires the child to be prepared to share with their close ones without fear. By speaking with the child, you give them strength.