Signs for....
Physical abuse
- hand marks
- oblong shaped bruises
- bruises in weird places where they wouldn't naturally get bruises
Neglect
- clothing
- food
- lice treatment
- medical
- abandonment
Sexual Abuse
- usually not talked about
- comes out with long term trust and discussion, not overnight
- age of consent is 16 years
Burn = fire
scald = steam or water
It always comes back to the intention behind the action.
Other things to look out for (keep in mind the context!!)
- bed wetting with no medical cause
- continual sickness (vomiting, diarrhoea)
- has not attained significance milestones
- differing living conditions to the rest of the family
- lack of personal attachment - goes to anyone without issue
- children in the adults role (cooking, cleaning, child-minding etc).
- violence towards animals and other children
- dressing inappropriately to hide bruises or cover their bodies
- may be extremely aggressive or extremely withdrawn
- change in personality
What to do
- be transparent
- record in students own words
- pass info to SMT
- don't confront parents without discussing with school management
Quote by Dame Whina Cooper
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