Different Types of Abuse
Signs and Symptoms
Statistics
100

 Involves physical harm or injury to the child.

What is physical abuse?

100

Excessively withdrawn, fearful, or anxious about doing something wrong.

What is a sign for emotional abuse?

100

How often a report of child abuse is made.

What is 10 seconds?

200

Exposing a child to sexual situations or material is sexually abusive, whether or not touching is involved.

What is sexual abuse?

200

Shies away from touch, flinches at sudden movements, or seems afraid to go home.

What is a sign of physical abuse?

200

Estimated victims of child maltreatment.

What is 702,000?



300

Abuse that can severely damage a child’s mental health or social development.

What is emotional abuse?

300

Displays knowledge of sexual acts inappropriate to their age.

What is a sign of sexual abuse?

300

Referrals made every year to child protection agencies.


What is 3.6 million?