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Abuse is a Major issue, a chid tells you something you must record it all down to every detail, this might be the missing peace of the puzzle, you should then tell a person within a higher positon then you. You must make sure that you ask open ended questions so that you don't scare the child. Once again you must make sure that you tell someone higher then yourself.

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The Every Child Matters policy is a relatively new idea thought up and implemented by the government. It applies to the well-being of children and young people from when theyâ€™re born up until they reach the age of 19 and is based on the idea that every child, regardless of their individual circumstances or background, should have plenty of support throughout their life.

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Psychological signs

Low self-esteem

Uncharacteristic obedience or perfectionism

Strong shame or guilt

Statements or behaviors that appear programmed

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Developmental signs

Failure to thrive socially or academically

Uncomfortable with physical contact with others

Slowed physical, emotional, or intellectual development

Learning disorders

Speech disorders

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Sexual signs

Pain or itching in the genital area

Bruises or bleeding in and around the genital area

Torn, stained, or bloody clothing

Sexually transmitted infections

Pregnancy

Knowledge or interest in sexual behaviors not age appropriate

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What are some common signs a child may be suffering abuse? 

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What are some common signs a child may be suffering abuse? 

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Physical signs

Visible and severe injuries, especially in infants. This includes bruises, sprains, and burns

Injuries varying in healing stages

Burn marks

Injuries difficult to explain

Timing of injuries and/or its frequency, such as during particular times of year or once a month

Emotional abuse symptoms vary but can invade any part of a person's life. Signs of emotional abuse include: Yelling or swearing (read about: Emotional Bullying). Name calling or insults; mocking. Threats and intimidation. Ignoring or excluding. Isolating.

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Behavioral signs

Behavior extremes, such as being overly compliant and passive or very demanding and aggressive

Increased avoidance or fear of a specific person or situation

Nightmares or difficulty sleeping

Difficulty expressing thoughts and feelings

Wears clothing that covers up arms, legs, and other parts of the body out of season

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It's everyones job to make sure that children are safe from abuse it's impotant we see it.

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Neglect is the ongoing failure to meet a child's basic needs and is the most common form of child abuse. A child may be left hungry or dirty, without adequate clothing, shelter, supervision, medical or health care.

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Emotional abuse is the ongoing emotional maltreatment or emotional neglect of a child. Emotional health and development. Emotional abuse can involve deliberately trying to scare or humiliate a child or isolating or ignoring them.

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Child physical abuse is defined as a non-accidental delivery of physical harm or trauma that was caused by beating, punching, kicking, burning, biting or otherwise harming a child; as a result of these violent actions, physical abuse is the most tangible form of child abuse or maltreatment

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Here's and intreasting video to look into, this shows how to spot and see abuse.

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What is Child Abuse and How to Spot it. The signs and symptoms of various types of abuse. How to recognize signs of abuse and what to do when you do.

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In its simplest form, child sexual abuse is any sexual encounter that occurs between a child and an older person (as children cannot legally consent to sexual acts). This abuse may involve contact, like touching or penetration

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Whithin Childcare there are many types of abuse, within this document We will list them & how to spot them.