Break the silence of child violence. #ChildProtectionWeek2019 I hear many peop…

Break the silence of child violence.
#ChildProtectionWeek2019

I hear many people talking about child abuse but I am not sure what it is.
There are different kinds of abuse like sexual; physical and emotional abuse. Neglecting a child is also a form of abuse.

Parents Tips
Child Physical Abuse is the Intentional Infliction of an Injury on a Child. These are Indicators that a Child is Being Physically Abused:

Physical indicators of physical child abuse
• Bite marks
• Bruises on uncommonly injured body surfaces
• Lacerations
• Burns
• High incidence of accidents or frequent injuries.
• Fractures/broken bones in unusual places such as the skull, ribs etc
• Injuries, swellings to face and extremities
• Discolouration of skin
• Blunt-instrument marks
• Human hand marks
• Multiple injuries at different stages of healing
• Evidence of poor care/failure to thrive

Behavioural indicators of physical child abuse:
The child:
• Avoids physical contact with others
• Is apprehensive when other children cry
• Wears clothing to purposely conceal injury, such as long sleeves
• Refuses to undress for sport or for required physical exams at school
• Give inconsistent versions about occurrences of injuries
• Seems frightened of parents
• Is often late/absent from school
• Comes to school early and seems reluctant to go home afterwards
• Has difficulty getting along with others
• Plays aggressively and often hurts peers
• Complains of pain upon movement or contact
• Has a history of running away from home
http://www.saps.gov.za/resou…/women_children/child_abuse.php

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