Warning Signs

-withdrawing from home life, becoming secretive and uncommunicative, missing curfew or running away

-skipping school and dropping grades

-dropping old friends for a new group

-dressing provocatively, heavy makeup, obsession with wanting to look older

-negative attitude towards police and authority

-exhibiting extreme mood swings, abusive language and behaviors

-lying about where they are and what they’re doing

-coming home drunk or on drugs

-staying out late

-being extremely secretive about their activities

-acting extremely protective of a new boyfriend

-having a new boyfriend who is much older

-having unexplained money

-bringing home new and expensive clothing and gifts

-packing a change of clothes when they go out