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Physical Abuse Warning Signs
Physical Indicators
- Bruises more numerous than expected from explanation of incident
- Unexpected bruises or welt marks in various stages of healing
- Adults/human bite marks
- Bald spots, missing clumps of hair
- Unexplained fractures, lacerations, abrasions
- Puncture wounds that resemble distinctive objects
Behavioral Indicators
- Self-destructive/self-mutilation
- Uncomfortable/skittish with physical contact
- Expresses fear of being at home
- Chronic runaway (adolescents)
- Complains of soreness or moves uncomfortably
- Wears clothing inappropriate to weather
- Lacks impulse control
Physical Neglect Warning Signs
Physical Indicators
- Distended stomach
- Emaciated
- Unattended medical needs
- Lack of supervision
- Consistent signs of hunger
- Inappropriate dress, poor hygiene
- Sudden or unexplained weight change
Behavioral Indicators
- Regular displays of fatigue or listlessness
- Falls asleep at inappropriate times
- Steals, hoards, begs for food
- Reports no caretaker at home
Sexual Abuse Warning Signs
Physical Indicators
- Bruises or bleeding in genital area
- Sexually transmitted disease
- Pain or itching in genital area
- Sudden or unexplained weight change
- Pregnancy 12 years or under
Behavioral Indicators
- Withdrawal, chronic depression
- Sexual behaviors or references unusual for child’s age
- Seductive or promiscuous behavior
- Suicide attempts
- Hysteria, lack of emotional control
Emotional Abuse Warning Signs
- Delayed or inappropriate emotional development
- Loss of self-confidence or self-esteem
- Social withdrawal
- Depression
- Headaches or stomachaches with no visible medical cause
- Avoidance of certain situations, such as not wanting to go home
- Desperately seeks affection