Physical Abuse
Lorena Serrano
WHAT IS IT ?
PHYSICAL abuse is physical injury inflicted upon the child with malicious intent.
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Facts
1,500 children die each year of child abuse.
70% of child abuse are under age three
905,000 abuse in 2006
unexplained fractures, particularly in infant.
human bites choke pinch grab marks or fingernail and scratches
70% of child abuse are under age three
905,000 abuse in 2006
unexplained fractures, particularly in infant.
human bites choke pinch grab marks or fingernail and scratches