Saturday, 19 October 2013
If you see it…report it!!! We are ALL mandated reporters under the law.
Physical abuse signs and symptoms
*Unexplained injuries, such as bruises, fractures or burns
*Injuries that don’t match the given explanation
*Untreated medical or dental problems
Sexual abuse signs and symptoms
*Sexual behavior or knowledge that’s inappropriate for the child’s age
*Pregnancy or a sexually transmitted infection
*Blood in the child’s underwear
*Statements that he or she was sexually abused
*Trouble walking or sitting
*Abuse of other children sexually
Emotional abuse signs and symptoms
*Delayed or inappropriate emotional development
*Loss of self-confidence or self-esteem
*Social withdrawal
*Depression
*Headaches or stomachaches with no medical cause
*Avoidance of certain situations, such as refusing to go to school or ride the bus
*Desperately seeks affection
Neglect signs and symptoms
*Poor growth or weight gain
*Poor hygiene
*Lack of clothing or supplies to meet physical needs
*Taking food or money without permission
*Eating a lot in one sitting or hiding food for later
*Poor record of school attendance
*Lack of appropriate attention for medical, dental or psychological problems, even though the parents have been notified
*Emotional swings that are inappropriate or out of context to the situation
*Indifference
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/childabuse/DS01099/DSECTION=symptoms
https://www.facebook.com/FalselyAccusedOfParentalAlienation
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