Signs of Child Abuse or Maltreatment

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Indicators

The lists below contain common indicators of abuse or maltreatment. The lists are not all-inclusive, and some abused or maltreated children may not show any of these symptoms.

Indicators of physical abuse can include the following:

Indicators of sexual abuse can include the following:

Indicators of maltreatment can include the following: