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Let’s keep it that way. on’t eck, or ed vior Physical Abuse Warning Signs: • Injuries on children where children d usually get injured (e.g., torso, back, n ears, buttocks, or thighs) • Withdrawn, fearful or extreme behavi • Flinches easily or avoids being touch Neglect Warning Signs: • Frequently fatigued Parentified behaviors (child takes on more of a parental/adult role) • Self-destructive feelings or behavior; poor impulse control Emotional Abuse Warning Signs: • Displays self-harming behaviors • Shows extremes in behavior such as overly compliant or demanding beha • Habit disorders (sucking, biting, rocking, etc.) Sexual Abuse Warning Signs: • Pain or itching in the genital area • Frequent complaints of stomachaches or headaches • Inappropriate sex play or premature understanding of sex Suspect child abuse or neglect? Report it. ChildLine 1-800-932-0313 www.KeepKidsSafe.PA.gov Paid for with Pennsylvania taxpayer dollars.

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Page 1: Physical Abuse Warning Signs: Neglect Warning Signskeepkidssafe.pa.gov/cs/groups/webcontent/documents/... · Emotional Abuse Warning Signs: • Displays self-harming behaviors •

Let’s keep it that way.

on’t eck,

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ed

vior

Physical Abuse Warning Signs:• Injuries on children where children d

usually get injured (e.g., torso, back, nears, buttocks, or thighs)

• Withdrawn, fearful or extreme behavi

• Flinches easily or avoids being touch

Neglect Warning Signs:• Frequently fatigued

• Parentified behaviors (child takes on more of a parental/adult role)

• Self-destructive feelings or behavior; poor impulse control

Emotional Abuse Warning Signs:• Displays self-harming behaviors

• Shows extremes in behavior such as overly compliant or demanding beha

• Habit disorders (sucking, biting, rocking, etc.)

Sexual Abuse Warning Signs:• Pain or itching in the genital area

• Frequent complaints of stomachachesor headaches

• Inappropriate sex play or premature understanding of sex

Suspect child abuse or neglect? Report it.ChildLine 1-800-932-0313 www.KeepKidsSafe.PA.gov Paid for with Pennsylvania taxpayer dollars.