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Please read the following information to better understand abuse and ways to help or get help.


what is abuse?
Child abuse happens when someone hurts a child badly or doesn’t give them the things they need to grow up healthy, like food or a safe home. This could mean that someone hit a child with his or her hands or with an object, like a belt or an extension cord. It could also mean that someone touches a child in their private part or makes a child touch their private parts. A private part is usually anywhere that is covered by your bathing suit.


signs of abuse
Physical abuse
Visible marks of maltreatment, such as cuts, bruises, welts, broken bones or well-defined burns.

Neglect

Frequent absenteeism or lateness, clothing that is dirty or inappropriate for the weather, body odor, unwashed appearance, hoarding food, eating too quickly, stealing food, lack of supervision, failure to thrive.

Sexual abuse
Sexual knowledge beyond the child’s age, fear of a particular person or place, sexual acting out behavior (can include indiscriminate sexual relationships), disrobing in front of others or a refusal to be undressed in front of others, changes in eating habits (eating too much, refusing to eat, frequent gagging) or hygiene habits, withdrawal/depression.

Emotional abuse
Verbal abuse, berating a child, name-calling or terrorizing a child.


report abuse

If you suspect a child you know is being abused, you should call the Department of Public Welfare hotline at 800-932-0313. In Philadelphia, you can also call DHS directly at 215-683-6100

If you think that someone abused you or a friend, you should tell a trusted adult right away. You can also call 800-932-0313 or 911 anytime.


your rights


resources
For more information on ways to receive help or to get involved, please refer to the following list of organizations.

Department of Public Welfare
www.dpw.state.pa.us

Children's Crisis Treatment Center
www.cctckids.org

School District of Philadelphia
www.phila.k12.pa.us

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resources
The Pennsylvania Dependency Benchbook
The Pennsylvania Dependency Benchbook

Children's Bureau Express
http://cbexpress.acf.hhs.gov/

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events
10/04/2010: 2010 Golf Classic in association with Cleantech Alliance Mid Atlantic

10/26/2010: Child Advocates' Volunteer Attorney Training

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news side
07/30/2010:
The Philadelphia Inquirer Shares Eddie's Story:


07/26/2010:
Edward Q. Lewis Viewing and Memorial Service:


07/26/2010:
Board Member Katayun I. Jaffari Writes About SOX Survival In The Legal Intelligencer:


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