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September 21, 2012

10 Signs of Child Abuse

JACKSONVILLE — Courtesy of the Crisis Center of Anderson and Cherokee Counties



The 10 signs of child abuse can be:



• Unexplained injuries

• Changes in emotional behavior

• Returning to less mature/younger behaviors

• Fear of going home

• Changes in eating

• Changes to sleep patterns

• Changes in school performance or attendance

• Lack of personal care/hygiene

• Risk taking behaviors

• Inappropriate sexual behaviors



If you need suspect child abuse or neglect, Statewide Intake is available 24/7. The hotline number is 1-800-252-5400 or you can make a report online at www.txabusehotline.org.

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