Physical Abuse means harm or threatened harm to the health or welfare of a child through: Non-accidental physical injury or any other physical act that can cause injury to a child. 

 

Possible signs of physical abuse include but not limited to the following: 

• Bruises                                     

• Poor social skills

• Defiance

• Fear of adults

• Aggression

• Marks in the shape of an object

• Unexplained bruises, burns or cuts

• Destructiveness toward self or others

• Clothing that may be inappropriate (i.e. long sleeves in summer time)