Abuse

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or shelter Various, multiple suspicious bruises, lacerations, burns, Fractures Failure to Thrive, delayed development, withdrawn, abusive of others Acting out behavior, anger, resentment Malnourished, poor hygiene, lacking appropriate medical/dental care Genitals with bruising, tearing,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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