 | | Physical
Emotional
Sexual
Neglect |
 | | Care -- lacking appropriate clothing or shelter
Various, multiple suspicious bruises, lacerations, burns, Fractures
Failure to Thrive, delayed development, withdrawn, abusive of others
Acting out behavior, anger, resentment
Malnourished, poor hygiene, lacking appropriate medical/dental care
Genitals with bruising, tearing, or discharge |
 | | Medical care as necessary
Document with photos, lab tests, x-rays.
Occurs in all ethnic, social, and economic levels
Higher rates occur with parental drug and alcohol abuse
Interview child, parents, siblings and all caretakers. Use language appropriate to age group. |
 | | Notify Child Protective Services immediately.
Notify law enforcement
Protection of child is paramount |
 | | Victims of child abuse are at higher risk for drug abuse, teen pregnancy, antisocial behavior, and a repetitive cycle of abuse in their family relationships. |
 | | Parental counseling and parenting courses |
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