Consider that the child may initially Neglect of the physical needs, child’s disclose only a minor part of any abuse. such as nutrition and hygiene. Genital signs of a sexual assault. Neglect of medical needs, child’s Behavioural changes, such as new onset including routine needs such as, of bowel/bladder disturbance in a child immunisation and urgent medical care who did not previously suffer from this. when required. Sexualised behaviour that is inconsistent Poor supervision and lack of safety with the age and development. awareness, leading to increased child’s Rectal bleeding, vulvovaginitis. ‘accidental’ injury. Love bites, bruising around Failure to ensure adequate stimulation breasts/genitalia. and education. Pregnancy, sexually transmitted Neglect of social needs. child’s diseases. Lack of appropriate affection. Grooming Child may present physical signs of neglect, such as poor hygiene and personal presentation. Behavioural problems, such as scavenging for food, chronic running away, low self esteem and poor social functioning.
Consider that the child may initially disclose only a minor part of any abuse. Genital signs of a sexual assault. Behavioural changes, such as new onset of bowel/bladder disturbance in a child who did not previously suffer from this. Sexualised behaviour that is inconsistent with the child’s age and development. Rectal bleeding, vulvovaginitis. Love bites, bruising around breasts/genitalia. Pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases. Grooming Neglect of the child’s physical needs, such as nutrition and hygiene. Neglect of child’s medical needs, including routine needs such as, immunisation and urgent medical care when required. Poor supervision and lack of safety awareness, leading to increased ‘accidental’ injury. Failure to ensure adequate stimulation and education. Neglect of child’s social needs. Lack of appropriate affection. Child may present physical signs of neglect, such as poor hygiene and personal presentation. Behavioural problems, such as scavenging for food, chronic running away, low self esteem and poor social functioning.