Signs of Physical Abuse 1. Bruises or wounds in various stages of healing, implying repeated exposure to trauma. Physical evidence of malnutrition or water deprivation. Poor skin tone. Overt evidence of neglect of physical needs of young children.
Many children are victims a number of times.
The reality of sexual exploitation is that the child may be very uncomfortable, confused, and unwilling to talk about the experience to parents. Children will talk if there is an atmosphere of trust and support in the home, where a child can feel free to talk without fear of accusation, blame, or guilt. Signs Of Sexual Abuse 1. Changes in behavior, extreme mood swings, withdrawal, fearfulness, and excessive crying. Bed-wetting, nightmares, fear of going to bed, or other sleep disturbances.