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Physical Indicators
Physical Abuse
Unexplained Bruises & Welts
- on torso, back,
buttocks, thighs in various states of healing
- reflecting shape of
article used to inflict injury (extension cord, belt buckle, etc.)
- on several different
surface areas
- regularly appear after
absence, weekend or vacation
Unexplained Burns:
- cigar, cigarette burns,
especially on soles, palms, back or buttocks
- immersion burns (sock
like, glove-like, doughnut shaped on buttocks or genitals)
- patterned like electric
burner, iron, etc.
- rope burns on arms,
legs, neck or torso
Unexplained lacerations
or abrasions:
- on mouth, lips, gums,
eyes, external genitalia
Physical Neglect
- Consistent hunger, poor
hygiene
- Inappropriate dress
- Consistent lack of
supervision, especially in dangerous activities
- Unattended physical
problems or medical problems
- Abandonment
Sexual Abuse
- Difficulty in
walking/sitting
- Torn, shredded or
bloody underclothing
- Bruises or bleeding in
external genitalia, vaginal or anal areas
- Venereal diseases
- Pregnancy
Emotional Maltreatment
- Speech Disorders
- Lags in Physical
development
- Failure to thrive
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Behavioral Indicators
- Wary of adult
contacts
- Apprehensive when
other children cry
- Behavioral
extremes: aggressiveness or withdrawal
- Frightened of
parents
- Afraid to go home
- Reports injury to
parents
- Begging, stealing
food
- Extended stays at
school (early arrival and late departure)
- Constant fatigue,
listlessness or falling asleep in class
- Alcohol or drug
abuse Delinquency (i.e., thefts)
- Child states there
is no caretaker
- Unwilling to change
for gym or participate in physical education class
- Withdrawal, fantasy
or infantile behavior
- Bizarre,
sophisticated, or unusual sexual behavior or knowledge
- Poor peer
relationships especially in pre-teens
- Delinquency or
runaway
- Habit disorders
(sucking, biting, rocking)
- Conduct disorders
(antisocial, destructive, etc)
- Neurotic traits
(sleep disorders, inhibition of play)
- Psychoneurotic
reactions (hysterial, obsession, compulsion, phobias)
- Behavior extremes:
compliant, passive, aggressive, demanding
- Overly adaptive
behavior: inappropriately adult or infant
- Developmental lag
(mental, emotional)
  Attempted
sucicide
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