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PHYSICAL ABUSE AND NEGLECT *A child could have bruises, bite marks or burns on unusual parts of their body *They can look underdressed/overdressed for the weather *A child can be absent from school on a regular basis *A child could have suspicous fractures or broken bones
OVERVIEW -84% of prison inmates were abused as a chlidren -Families of 4 or more have higher rates of abuse or neglect -One out of 13 children whose parents abuse drugs gets physically abused everyday -150 million boys and girls under 18 were sexually abused
Child Abuse
CHARACTERISTICS OF A SEXUAL ABUSE VICTIM +Has an anti-social attitude +Doesn't like to be touched or hugged +Refuses to undress for PE or sports +Interested in sex or “acting out“ sex with another child +Torn, stained, or bloody clothing
EMOTIONALLY ABUSED CHILD :: Has problems focusing or learning in school ::Over reacts to mistakes they've made ::Overly aggressive ::Loss of appetite
By: Brittany Becker
