Signs of Harmful Behavior

Published on Nov 22, 2015

Recognize the signs of abuse and neglect in children and vulnerable adults.

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Signs of Harmful Behavior

Abuse, Neglect, Sexual Abuse

Physical Abuse

Possible signs of 
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FREQUENT INJURIES
broken bones
bruising
cuts & scrapes

Unusual Injuries

welts, burns, patterned injuries
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Facial Injuries

black eye, swelling, missing teeth
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Neglect

Possible signs of
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Poor Hygiene

Persistent Medical/Dental/Vision
Problems

Frequently
Arrives early /
Leaves late

Inappropriately dresses for the weather

Frequently Hungry

Sexual Abuse

Possible signs of
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Physical Signs

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Pain
Infection/STD
Bed-wetting
Regressive behavior
Pregnancy

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Emotional Signs

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Moodiness
Anger
Crying
Change in eating
Poor self-esteem
Perfectionism

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Sexual Abusers?

Who are
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Sexual Predators

  • Look like everyone else
  • Usually male
  • Often married
  • Get along with young people
  • Hold positions of trust

What then shall we say to these things?

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If God is for us, who is against us?
Romans 8:31

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Jennifer Rowe

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