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Signs and Symptoms

A key to reporting child abuse and neglect is being able to recognize common indicators. Find factsheets, reference books, and research on signs and symptoms of maltreatment.

• Recognizing signs of child abuse and neglect
• Signs of different types of abuse

	Selected Resources Signs and Symptoms of Child Abuse (PDF - 22 KB) Childhelp® Factsheet presenting a few of the physical and behavioral indicators. Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect: Signs and Symptoms Child Welfare Information Gateway (2007) Common signs of child abuse and neglect. (PDF - 199 KB)

	Related Information Gateway Topics Child abuse & neglect: Types Preventing child abuse & neglect Responding to child abuse & neglect: Reporting

Updated on May 1, 2008