Guide to Prevent Child Abuse

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Guide to Preventing Child Abuse
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Preventing Child abuse

• Signs of child abuse
• What to do if you suspect abuse

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Signs of Physical Abuse

• Frequent injuries or unexplained bruises
• The child is always on alert
• A child shys away from touch

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Signs of Emotional Abuse

• Excessively withdrawn or anxious about doing
  something wrong
• No attachment to parent or caregiver
• Shows extremes in behavior

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Signs of Neglect

• Hygiene is consistently bad
• Frequently left unsupervised or left alone
• Has untreated illnesses or physical injuries

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Signs of Sexual Abuse

• Trouble walking or sitting
• Displays knowledge or interest in sexual acts
• Makes strong efforts to avoid a specific person

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• Two Steps to Stopping Abuse

• Listen to your child
• Avoid denial and remain calm
• Do not interrogate
• Reassure your child they did nothing wrong
• Report it
• Local police
• Child abuse/neglect hotline
• Child and family services

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It Is Important To Talk About Child Abuse. You
Raise Awareness. But You Can Also Prevent It By
Not Keeping It A Secret.
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