CYC 201 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Physical Abuse, Psychological Abuse, Sexually Transmitted Infection
23 Oct 2016
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Indicators: indicators are the signs or clues that lead you to suspect that a child has been or may be at risk of being abused. These indicators do not prove that a child is abused, rather they are potential warning signs that the child may need help. Indicators are sometimes visible such as marks or bruises or symptoms of poor health or behavioural patterns or changes. Observations: observations are things you see or experience personally. If you are told something by someone else this is second hand information and you did not observe it. It is important to be very clear that because you have observed something, it does not mean that you understand all of the situation or that you are able to determine if abuse did or did not occur. Observations, in the context of child abuse and neglect are important to document using professional standards.
