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Signs of child abuse

One sign or symptom may not necessarily indicate child abuse, but there are some clues that may lead you to suspect it:

• A child who is nervous, disruptive or hyperactive.
• A child who has a pattern of unexplained injuries or an inordinate number of "explained" ones.
• A child who comes to school inappropriately dressed for the season.
• A child who is habitually late or often absent from school.
• A child who arrives early or leaves late because he or she is reluctant to go home.
• A child who is unusually fearful of adults or other children.
• A child who is unusually shy, withdrawn or passive.
• A child who goes to the bathroom with difficulty.
• A child who is constantly tired or thin, or shows evidence of malnutrition.

If you suspect child abuse, immediately check your local school district policies to see how the situation should be handled .