Signs of Abuse and Neglect *Obvious malnutrition *Dirty hair and body/offensive body odor *Habitually dressed in torn and dirty clothes *Obvious fatigue and listlessness *Unattended for long periods of time *In need of glasses, dental care, or other medicical attention *Begs for or steals food *Frequently absent or late for school *Abnormally short or underweight for age, Physical Abuse *Frequent injuries such as bruises, cuts, black eyes, or burns, especially when the child cannot adequately explain the cause *Frequent complaints of pain without obvious injury *Burns or bruises in an unusual pattern that may indicate a human bite, cigarette burns, or the use of an instrument on the face, arms or palms *Lack of reaction to pain *Fear of going home or seeing a parent *Injuries that appear after the child has not been seen for several days *Unseasonable clothes that may hide injuries to the arms or legs *Reluctant about sitting down; unable to hold a pencil *Evidence of poor self concept *Frequently absent or late for school without reasonable explanation *Complaints about beatings or other harsh treatment *Chronic runaway- Sexual Abuse *Physical signs of sexually transmitted disease *Evidence of injury to the genital area *Pregnancy in a young girl *Difficulty in sitting or walking *Extreme fear of being alone with members of the opposite sex *Exhibits sexually suggestive or promiscuous behavior *Knowledgeable about sexual relations *Complains of pain or itching in genital area *Unusual odors from genital area *Drawings or writings with strong, often bizarre sexual theme *Suicide attempts *Poor peer relations-emotional abuse *Speech disorders *Habit disorders *Conduct disorders *Developmental lags *Delinquent behavior *Overly adaptive behavior *Substance abuse