{"id":669,"date":"2020-03-19T07:59:15","date_gmt":"2020-03-18T23:59:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/csnet.plan.org.hk\/%e8%aa%8d%e8%ad%98%e3%80%8c%e8%99%90%e5%be%85%e5%85%92%e7%ab%a5%e3%80%8d\/"},"modified":"2022-08-23T12:55:33","modified_gmt":"2022-08-23T04:55:33","slug":"identify-signs-of-abuse","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/csnet.plan.org.hk\/en\/%e5%ae%b6%e9%95%b7%e5%b0%88%e5%8d%80\/identify-signs-of-abuse\/","title":{"rendered":"Identify Signs of Child Abuse"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Physical Abuse<\/h3><\/div> <\/div><\/div>[vc_single_image image=”288″ img_size=”full”][vc_custom_heading text=”Physical Indicators” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”p_sh”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
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  • Bruises and Welts<\/li>\n
  • Lacerations and Abrasions<\/li>\n
  • Burns and Scalds<\/li>\n
  • Fractures<\/li>\n
  • Internal Injuries<\/li>\n
  • Rain\/ head injuries<\/li>\n
  • Abdominal injuries<\/li>\n
  • Fabricated or induced illnesses, including Munchausen\u2019s Syndrome by Proxy<\/li>\n
  • Poisoning<\/li>\n
  • Hair loss by pulling or burning<\/li>\n
  • Drowning<\/li>\n
  • Cot death<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Sexual Abuse<\/h3><\/div> <\/div><\/div>[vc_single_image image=”286″ img_size=”full”][vc_custom_heading text=”Physical indicators” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”p_sh”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
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    • Torn, stained or bloody underclothing<\/li>\n
    • Complaints of pain, swelling or itching in the genital area<\/li>\n
    • Complaints of pain on urination<\/li>\n
    • Bruises, bleeding, or lacerations in external genitalia, vaginal or anal area, mouth or throat<\/li>\n
    • Vaginal\/ penile discharge<\/li>\n
    • Sexually transmitted disease<\/li>\n
    • Early adolescent pregnancy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      • Appetite disturbance<\/li>\n
      • Sexual exploitation of other young children<\/li>\n
      • Poor peer relationship<\/li>\n
      • Unwilling to participate in physical activities<\/li>\n
      • Behaviour disturbance (anorexia nervosa, obesity, self-mutilation, run away, suicide, promiscuity, drug abuse)<\/li>\n
      • Sexual knowledge or behaviour that is abnormally advanced for the respective age of the child<\/li>\n
      • Marked change in academic performance<\/li>\n
      • Sleep disturbance<\/li>\n
      • Excessive masturbation<\/li>\n
      • Excessive reaction to being touched<\/li>\n
      • Intense disgust for being left somewhere or with someone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        Neglect<\/h3><\/div> <\/div><\/div>[vc_single_image image=”290″ img_size=”full”][vc_custom_heading text=”Physical Indicators” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”p_sh”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
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        • Malnutrition, under-weight, or lacking enough quantity and\/or quality of food<\/li>\n
        • Delayed development<\/li>\n
        • Severe rash or skin disorder<\/li>\n
        • Left in care of inappropriate carer (e.g. young child)<\/li>\n
        • Inadequately supervised for long periods or when engaged in dangerous activities<\/li>\n
        • Unattended physical problems or unmet medical\/ dental needs<\/li>\n
        • Chronically dirty\/ unkempt<\/li>\n
        • Habitual absence from school or deprivation of schooling<\/li>\n
        • Spoiled food found at home<\/li>\n
        • Insanitary living conditions (garbage, excretion, dirt, etc)<\/li>\n
        • Young child unattended for long periods<\/li>\n
        • Abandoned: totally or for long periods of time<\/li>\n
        • Child confined at home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          • Persistent complaints of hunger or rummaging for food, overtly aggressive eating habit or begs for\/ steals food<\/li>\n
          • Assumes responsibilities inappropriate to age<\/li>\n
          • Addiction<\/li>\n
          • Delinquency<\/li>\n
          • Complaints of inadequate care, supervision or nurturing<\/li>\n
          • Being made to work excessive hours\/ beyond physical ability<\/li>\n
          • Poor peer relationship<\/li>\n
          • Responds to questions in monosyllables<\/li>\n
          • Extreme apprehension<\/li>\n
          • Sexual activity caused by inadequate supervision<\/li>\n
          • Reluctant to return home<\/li>\n
          • Run away from home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            Psychological Abuse<\/h3><\/div> <\/div><\/div>[vc_single_image image=”292″ img_size=”full”][vc_custom_heading text=”Physical Indicators” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”p_sh”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
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            • Failure to thrive<\/li>\n
            • Developmental delay e.g. speech disorder<\/li>\n
            • Anorexia nervosa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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              • Indicators in Child\n
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                • Alienation<\/li>\n
                • Habit disorder<\/li>\n
                • Wetting\/ soiling<\/li>\n
                • Learning disorder e.g. marked deterioration in academic performance<\/li>\n
                • Lags in mental, emotional, social development<\/li>\n
                • Self-harm or suicidal thoughts\/ attempts<\/li>\n
                • Disruptive behaviour or conduct problems<\/li>\n
                • Sleep disturbance<\/li>\n
                • Appetite disturbance<\/li>\n
                • Speech impediment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                • Indicators in Family\n
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                  • Rejection<\/li>\n
                  • Constant scolding<\/li>\n
                  • Humiliating criticism<\/li>\n
                  • Inducing fear<\/li>\n
                  • Encouraging deviant behavior<\/li>\n
                  • Bizarre punishment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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