Forms of Physical abuse

Physical abuse may take forms of.
*Hitting
*Burning
*Shaking
*Biting
*Giving alcohol
*Drugs
*Using excessive force or making child bleed.

Its important to remember that all children will experience, some forms of accidental injury thought their childhood years, and they may well experience cuts, bruises, bumps and even broken bones. The difference between genuine accidents and deliberate acts of physical abuse.

*The location of the injury.

accidental

non-accidental

*The frequency of the injury.

 

Children who have had a geniune accidents are usually explained in the right way.A child will enjoy tell have they hurt themselves.Suspicion should be raised if children are reluctant to talk about their accident or if they appear nerves or upset as this could be a sign of abuse.


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