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The Signs

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PHYSICAL ABUSE

Unexplained or repeated injuries such as welts, bruises, or burns, injuries that are in the shape of an object, injuries not likely to happen given the age or ability of the child. For example, broken bones in a child too young to walk or climb, disagreement between the child's and the parent's explanation of the injury, unreasonable explanation of the injury, obvious neglect of the child, fearful behavior, emotional / verbal abuse, aggressive or withdrawn behavior, shying away from physical contact, or if the child is afraid to go home - are signs that a Child is being Physically Abused.

SEXUAL ABUSE

.If a Child tells you he/she was sexually mistreated, or displays physical signs such as difficulty in walking or sitting, has on stained or bloody underwear, is experiencing genital or rectal pain, itching, swelling /redness or discharge,  and if there are bruises or other injuries in the genital or rectal area.  If the Child has behavioral and emotional signs such as difficulty eating or sleeping, if he or she is soiling or wetting pants or bed after being potty trained, acting like a much younger child, is excessively crying or displaying sadness, withdrawing from activities and others or is talking about or acting out sexual acts, these are indications that a Child is being Sexually Abused.

All of this should be reported immediately.

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