Physical Abuse Signs
- Unexplained burns, bites, bruises, broken bones, or black eyes without adequate explanation
- Has fading bruises or other marks noticeable after an absence from school
- Frequent complaint of pain without obvious injury
- Lack of reaction to pain
- Unreasonable clothing that may hide injuries to arms or legs
- Seems frightened of the parents and protests or cries when it is time to go home from school
- Shrinks at the approach of adults
- Reports injury by a parent or another adult caregiver