CHILD ABUSE/SAFEGUARDING CHILDRENAbuse of a child may take the form of physical, sexual and emotional abuse, neglect and fabricated or induced illness. Signs/symptoms of possible non-accidental injury or neglect include:
You may be the only person to see injuries, so it is important to record details of what concerns you have, and take appropriate action.
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