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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INFORMATION 
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​Resources you may need while you and your family are staying safe at home.

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From tips on abuse prevention to educational

and family fun ideas and how to be safe if being at home isn't, we hope you can add some of this  information to your knowledge tool kit.