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Sexual abuse may be physical (inappropriate touching
or rape) or nonphysical (indecent exposure, sexual
conversations, or showing sexually explicit material
such as magazines or movies to the child).Signs
of a sexually abused child may include:
» Inappropriate displays of affection from the child
» Abnormal interest or knowledge of
sexual behavior
» Wetting pants or bed
» Social withdrawal from others
» Poor performance at school
» Pain during urination
Emotional abuse includes verbal abuse, mental abuse,
or severe acts of punishment.
Signs of emotional abuse
may include:
» Lack of concentration or emotion
» Rocking, sucking, or biting
» Aggression or depression and withdrawal
» Sleep or speech disorders
» Socially immature for his/her age
Physical neglect is the failure to provide a child
with basic needs such as shelter, food, clothing,
and hygiene.
Signs of physical neglect
may include:
» Clothing that is dirty and/or inappropriate
for time of year or weather
» Lack of daily bathing, dirty hair,
poor dental hygiene
» Lack of supervision by the parent
or adult
» Untreated medical problems
» Lack of concentration due to sleepiness
If you suspect or have knowledge concerning child
abuse or abusive behavior, you should report it
to the authorities. This can be done anonymously
and may save a child’s life.
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Child Abuse
CHILD ABUSE HURTS. It is everyone’s problem. It exists in every
community.
By recognizing the signs of abuse and knowing
what to do, you may save a child from an abusive
adult. Seek help from the proper authorities in
your area if you suspect a case of child abuse.
Abuse can be physical, sexual,
emotional or a result of neglect. The number one
reason that triggers infant abuse is a baby’s
constant crying. Other reasons that may cause a
parent or adult to abuse a child include the following:
» History of abuse during their childhood
» Substance abuse
» Unrealistic expectations of children
» Living at or below poverty level
» Lack of parenting skills
» Abuse from their partner
» Emotional problems – low self
esteem or a need to control
Physical abuse involves any injury due to hitting,
shaking, kicking, biting, or any other physical
harm.
Signs
of physical abuse may include:
» Unexplained bruises or broken bones
» Fear of adults
» Defiance and aggression towards others
» Fear of physical contact
» Acting like a child younger than
their actual age
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