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Child abuse- Is abuse to or harm to, or neglect of, a child by another person, whether adult or child. Signs of- Physical Abuse- Unexplained or repeated injuries/welts bruises or burn. Injuries in the shape of a certain object. Injuries not seeming likely self-inflicted. Disagreement between the child and the parent of how the injury happened. Obvious neglect- Dirty, undernourished, inappropriate clothes for the whether, lack of medical or dental care, or fearful behavior. Emotional/ Verbal Abuse- Aggressive behavior, shying away from physical contact with parents/adults. Afraid to go home. Sexual Abuse- The child telling you they were sexually mistreated. Physical signs: difficulty in walking or sitting, stained or bloody underwear, genital or rectal pain, itching, swelling, redness, or discharge, bruises or other injuries in the genial or rectal area. Behavioral/Emotional signs: difficulty eating or sleeping, soiling or wetting pants or bed after being potty trained, acting like a much younger child, excessive crying or sadness, withdrawing from activities and others, talking about or acting out sexual acts beyond normal sex play for age.