Spotting Child Abuse

SPOTTING CHILD ABUSE

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f you’re worried that a child might potentially be suffering from abuse, it’s important to understand the signs and get them help as soon as possible. These signs aren’t always obvious, and children may not feel comfortable opening up about what’s happening to them. In some instances, the children don’t even realise that what they’re going through is abuse.

SPOTTING CHILD ABUSE

While these signs may not point to specific abuse, they can signal that something is happening in the child’s life and environment that is affecting them. These signs warrant further investigation to find out what could be the cause.

Sometimes, concern over potential abuse will stem from the behaviour of adults who have children, making it imperative to follow up to alleviate any fears. However, this has to be exercised cautiously so as not to make a bad situation worse.

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hild abuse exists in different forms, and the signs to look out for regarding one type of abuse may differ from another. For example, the signs of neglect may be quite different from physical abuse. However, there are common signs that can raise suspicions of child abuse. They include: • Sudden personality or behavioural changes • Poor social skills • Knowledge of topics/ issues that are inappropriate for their age •

Unexplained aggression

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Anxious behaviour, or seeming withdrawn

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The tendency to go missing or run away

Sometimes, concern over potential abuse will stem from the behaviour of adults who have children, making it imperative to follow up to alleviate any fears.

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AJAB SAMRAI has cemented himself as one of the most awarded creatives in the world, with over 300 professional commendations and awards to his name.