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COMMON SIGNS OF
CHILD ABUSE
Jay Paul Deratany
Introduction
• Jay Paul Deratany serves as a partner and lead trial attorney atThe
Deratany Firm in Chicago, Illinois.At the law firm, Jay Paul
Deratany litigates against negligence in adoption and foster care.
Adults who abuse children often make their victims afraid to tell
anyone what has happened. Each community must advocate for
these vulnerable children by making the public aware of the signs
of abuse and reporting suspected incidents.
Many children who are experiencing physical abuse have bruises,
burns, or other marks that are difficult to explain. Bruises that
retain the shape of the object used, such as a hand or belt, are
particularly common red flags, as are bruises on different planes of
the body. For example, a bruise on the thigh and one on the
opposite arm are unlikely to stem from a fall or other accident.
Child Abuse
• Adults should also be watchful of bruises or burns that affect areas
not usually injured. Marks on the neck, torso, and buttocks may be
signs of intentionally inflicted harm, as may lacerations of the eye,
lip, or other parts of the face. Rope burns are suspicious, as are
burns that indicate immersion in hot liquid or prolonged contact
with a hot surface.
Children's behavior may also suggest abuse.When a child appears
afraid to go home or intensely wary of adults, the reason may be
that adults have proven themselves untrustworthy. Children who
are extremely uncomfortable with nonthreatening physical contact
and children who withdraw from or act out against others may also
be experiencing abuse.

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Common Signs of Child Abuse

  • 1. COMMON SIGNS OF CHILD ABUSE Jay Paul Deratany
  • 2. Introduction • Jay Paul Deratany serves as a partner and lead trial attorney atThe Deratany Firm in Chicago, Illinois.At the law firm, Jay Paul Deratany litigates against negligence in adoption and foster care. Adults who abuse children often make their victims afraid to tell anyone what has happened. Each community must advocate for these vulnerable children by making the public aware of the signs of abuse and reporting suspected incidents. Many children who are experiencing physical abuse have bruises, burns, or other marks that are difficult to explain. Bruises that retain the shape of the object used, such as a hand or belt, are particularly common red flags, as are bruises on different planes of the body. For example, a bruise on the thigh and one on the opposite arm are unlikely to stem from a fall or other accident.
  • 3. Child Abuse • Adults should also be watchful of bruises or burns that affect areas not usually injured. Marks on the neck, torso, and buttocks may be signs of intentionally inflicted harm, as may lacerations of the eye, lip, or other parts of the face. Rope burns are suspicious, as are burns that indicate immersion in hot liquid or prolonged contact with a hot surface. Children's behavior may also suggest abuse.When a child appears afraid to go home or intensely wary of adults, the reason may be that adults have proven themselves untrustworthy. Children who are extremely uncomfortable with nonthreatening physical contact and children who withdraw from or act out against others may also be experiencing abuse.