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    This document lists signs and symptoms of different types of abuse including sexual abuse, child abuse, domestic abuse, and elderly abuse. For sexual abuse, it lists physical signs like genital infections or injuries as well as behavioral signs like inappropriate sexual knowledge or regression. For child abuse and neglect, it provides signs seen in the child like poor hygiene or injuries as well as behaviors of abusive caregivers. For domestic and elderly abuse, it indicates psychological and physical signs seen in the victim such as depression, injuries, or vagueness as well as concerning behaviors sometimes seen in the abuser like blame shifting or substance abuse.

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    This document lists signs and symptoms of different types of abuse including sexual abuse, child abuse, domestic abuse, and elderly abuse. For sexual abuse, it lists physical signs like genital infections or injuries as well as behavioral signs like inappropriate sexual knowledge or regression. For child abuse and neglect, it provides signs seen in the child like poor hygiene or injuries as well as behaviors of abusive caregivers. For domestic and elderly abuse, it indicates psychological and physical signs seen in the victim such as depression, injuries, or vagueness as well as concerning behaviors sometimes seen in the abuser like blame shifting or substance abuse.

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    Signs and Symptoms of Abuse

    Signs and Symptoms of Sexual Abuse

    Shows a sexual knowledge beyond that of expected for the age of the client
    Shows bizarre sexual behavior or is pregnant
    Overly affectionate and seems seductive with peers and other adults
    Recurring genital infections or pain in the genital area
    Pain or itching in genital area
    Difficulty walking or sitting
    Torn, stained, or bloody underclothing
    Bleeding/ bruising in external genitalia area, vaginal or anal area
    Evidence of sexually transmitted diseases (especially in pre-teens)
    Actual report of sexual abuse
    Threatened by physical contact
    Regression of behavior (ex. Thumb sucking)
    Most children will not tell because they:
    1. Think no one will believe them
    2. Do not have the vocabulary to explain what
    happened to them
    3. Have been taught to obey their elders
    4. Have been threatened not to reveal the abuse

    Signs and Symptoms of Abuse- Hurst Review Services

    Signs and Symptoms of Child Abuse or Neglect


    Signs and Symptoms of Neglect

    Poor Hygiene
    Inappropriate dress for weather condition
    Dirty, tattered or torn clothes
    Unexplained hunger
    Lavish attention on everyone
    Withdrawal
    Poor dental health
    Incomplete immunization records

    Signs and Symptoms of Abuse


    Aggressive, disruptive, or destructive behavior
    Questionable cuts, bruises, burns, abrasions
    Questionable broken bones
    Black eyes
    Human bites
    Appear to be afraid of caretaker or parent
    Reports injury by caretaker or parent
    Regression of behavior (ex. Thumb sucking)

    Indicators that a caregiver or parent may be abusive


    Gives different and conflicting reasons for childs injury
    Gives unbelievable causes for childs injury
    Gives NO reason for childs injury
    Talks about child in degrading manner
    Appears to be indifferent
    Uses harsh physical discipline measures

    Signs and Symptoms of Abuse- Hurst Review Services

    Signs and Symptoms of Domestic Abuse


    Signs and Symptoms of Domestic Abuse noted in the victim
    Anxiety
    Anxious to please
    Confused
    Hostile
    Increasing depression
    Longing for death
    Physically injured
    Unresponsive
    Withdrawn or timid
    Vague health complaints
    Signs and Symptoms of Domestic Abuse noted in the abuser
    Aggressive/defensive behavior
    Conflicting stories for cause of injury
    Excusing behavior
    Resentful
    New affluence
    New self-neglect
    Preoccupation or depression
    Shifting blame
    Substance abuse

    Signs and Symptoms of Abuse- Hurst Review Services

    Signs and Symptoms of Elderly Abuse


    Signs and Symptoms of Elderly Abuse seen in the older person
    Anxiety
    Anxious to please
    Confused
    Hostile
    Increasing depression
    Longing for death
    New poverty
    Physically injured
    Shopping for physicians
    Unresponsive
    Withdrawn or timid
    Vague health complaints
    Signs and Symptoms of Elderly Abuse seen in the caregiver
    Aggressive/defensive behavior
    Conflicting stories for cause of injury
    Excusing behavior
    Resentful
    New affluence
    New self-neglect
    Preoccupation or depression
    Shifting blame
    Substance abuse
    Unusual fatigue
    Withholding food/ medication

    Signs and Symptoms of Abuse- Hurst Review Services

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