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Child Abuse

 
Physical Abuse Mental Injury Denial of Critical Care
     
Sexual Abuse Child Prostitution Presence of Illegal Drugs

Indicators of Abuse
bullet Unexplained bruises, welts, and burns
bullet Bleeding
bullet Complaints of pain, discomfort or swelling
bulletSleep disorders
bulletPoor hygiene
bullet Constant hunger, malnutrition
bullet Inappropriate dress related to the weather
bulletFear of adults
bullet Self-destructive
bulletGive unbelievable explanation for his/her injury
bullet Unusual sexual interest or behavior
bulletAn abrupt change in behavior or personality
bulletSexual knowledge beyond age level appropriateness

 

 

Effects of Domestic Violence on Children
bullet Children are aware of the violence toward their mothers 90% of the time.
bullet Children who witness domestic violence show the same signs as children who are physically abused
bulletOne out of every three pregnant women are battered
bullet Witnessing domestic violence in the home is the single best predictor of juvenile delinquency and adult criminality
bullet Children learn to accept blame for the violence and learn that violence is a way of life:  they model abusive behavior in their relationships.