Child Abuse Prevention 

Take Notice

Look around you. Pay attention if you see a child that shows signs of abuse:

•  Physical Signs 

  • Welts or Bruises in various stages of healing

  • Burns, bite marks, or grab marks

  • Lacerations, abrasions, fractures 

  • Malnourished, poor hygiene

•   Behavioral Signs 

  • Fear of parents or fear of going home

  • Anxiety and excuses for injuries

  • Wariness of adult contact

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Say Something

If you witness or suspect child abuse, tell someone:

• Teacher, Principal, Office worker, Counselor

• Store Manager, Security Guard,

• Lifeguard, Police Officer 

 

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Call the Child Abuse Hotline
If you witness or suspect the abuse of a child, you can call:

Child Abuse Hotline:

800-540-4000

 

Watch & Learn:

• Help Keep Children Safe From Harm

• Ayudar a proteger a los niños del peligro

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