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Abuse and Neglect

Abuse and Neglect | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What can be done to prevent the injury?

Prevention begins with awareness. Campaigns and programs that broadcast the warning signs of abuse and neglect may help prevent these problems. Most states have a confidential hotline open 24 hours a day so cases of suspected abuse can be reported.

Friends, neighbors, and family members can help in the following ways.

Ask a child or adult directly about signs of possible abuse.

Show concern, so that the person knows there is someone to turn to for help.

Talk with the person who is being abused. Getting support can make him or her feel less isolated.

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Author: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Reviewer: Barbara Mallari, RN, BSN, PHN
Date Reviewed: 08/22/01

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