Signs of Child Abuse

• Child tells you they are being abused, physically or sexually

• Unexplained bruises; bruises of different ages; bruises where the explanation doesn’t match what you see

• Cigarette burns; patterned burns (like an iron); burns that cover an entire foot or hand

• Unexplained broken bones

• Runs away

• Wears concealing clothes
• Comes to school early and stays late

• Fear of adults

• Are overly compliant or very aggressive

• Advanced sexual knowledge for their age

• Excessive masturbation

• Age regressive behaviors (sucking thumb, bed-wetting…)

• Difficulty walking or sittingTorn or bloody underwear

• Bruises or bleeding of the genitalia or genital pain and itching

• Constantly hungry or dirty

• Very small or thin for their ageBegging or stealing food