Child abuse crosses all social, ethnic and socio-economic boundaries.
Last year, there were 70,000 confirmed victims of child abuse in Texas; 404 of those cases were in Fort
Bend County. For more information on the signs and symptoms of abuse, see the lists below.
| Physical Abuse | Neglect | | Signs and Symptons | Signs and Symptoms | - Unexplained bruises, welts, black eyes, bumps
- Bite marks, swollen or tender limbs
- Reluctance to change clothes for PE or wearing
- Clothes inappropriate for the weather
- Fear of adults
| - Dirty or unbathed
- Unsuitable clothing for weather
- Extreme hunger
- Lack of apparent supervision
- Medical needs uncared for
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Sexual Abuse | | | Signs and Symptoms | | | Behavoral Signs | Physical Signs | - Inappropriate interest in or knowledge of sexual acts including promiscuity
- Age inappropriate sexual acting out
- Drastic change in appetite or behaviors
- Overcompliance or excessive aggression
- Regression in behaviors or self-injurious behaviors
- Academic problems
- Substance abuse
- Running away
| - Repeated urinary tract infections
- Irritation, pain or injury to genital area
- Difficulty with urination
- STD in a young child
- Bedwetting
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