In disobeying this correct code of behaviour, the person shows that they have not been properly controlled to conform by their family and this is to the or “shame” of the family. It can be distinguished from other forms of abuse, as it is “dishonour” often committed with some degree of approval and/or collusion from family and/ community members. Victims will have multiple perpetrators not only in the UK; HBA can be a trigger for a Forced Marriage. Table 7.1 Some possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect INDICATORS Physical Abuse Sexual Abuse Emotional Abuse Neglect Injury to the Hand slap marks, Bruising on the Stunted growth Low weight for child’s body or other twin bruising on the buttocks, breast, and failure to thrive height, poor skin PHYSICAL cheeks, grip marks, lower abdomen or may result from tone. indicators dipping scalds or bite thighs. emotional abuse. marks. The Fearful reactions to Sexually explicit Over passivity or Voracious child’s behaviour parental disapproval behaviour, hyperactivity. appetite, “frozen compulsive “frozen watchfulness”. masturbation. watchfulness”. Erratic attendance. Emotional and Poor attention at Loss of self-esteem. Loss of Listlessness, psychological school, and failure to feelings or failure to develop reactions reach potential. worthlessness. normally due to Erratic attendance lack of stimulation. Indirect signs Unwillingness to Bedwetting, running Unkempt Under- undress in front of away from home, appearance, achievement at others. stomach pains. nightmares. school. Table 7.2 Additional Information A/. POSSIBLE Signs AND INDICATORS of Abuse in Children The risk indicators described below, are frequently found in cases of child abuse. Their presence is not proof that abuse has occurred, but: Must be regarded as indicators of the possibility of significant harm Justifies the need for careful assessment and discussion with Senior Designated Person May require consultation with and / or referral to Services Children’s However, it is important to note that the absence of such indicators does not mean that abuse or neglect has not occurred.
In disobeying this correct code of behaviour, the person shows that they have not been properly controlled to conform by their family and this is to the “shame” or “dishonour” of the family. It can be distinguished from other forms of abuse, as it is often committed with some degree of approval and/or collusion from family and/ community members. Victims will have multiple perpetrators not only in the UK; HBA can be a trigger for a Forced Marriage. Table 7.1 Some possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect INDICATORS Physical Abuse Sexual Abuse Emotional Abuse Neglect Injury to the child’s body or other PHYSICAL indicators Hand slap marks, twin bruising on the cheeks, grip marks, dipping scalds or bite marks. Bruising on the buttocks, breast, lower abdomen or thighs. Stunted growth and failure to thrive may result from emotional abuse. Low weight for height, poor skin tone. The child’s behaviour Fearful reactions to parental disapproval “frozen watchfulness”. Erratic attendance. Sexually explicit behaviour, compulsive masturbation. Over passivity or hyperactivity. Voracious appetite, “frozen watchfulness”. Emotional and psychological reactions Poor attention at school, and failure to reach potential. Loss of self-esteem. Loss of feelings or worthlessness. Erratic attendance Listlessness, failure to develop normally due to lack of stimulation. Indirect signs Unwillingness to undress in front of others. Bedwetting, running away from home, stomach pains. Unkempt appearance, nightmares. Under- achievement at school. Table 7.2 Additional Information A/. POSSIBLE Signs AND INDICATORS of Abuse in Children The risk indicators described below, are frequently found in cases of child abuse. Their presence is not proof that abuse has occurred, but: Must be regarded as indicators of the possibility of significant harm Justifies the need for careful assessment and discussion with Senior Designated Person May require consultation with and / or referral to Children’s Services However, it is important to note that the absence of such indicators does not mean that abuse or neglect has not occurred.
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