Identifying signs of child abuse
Critical Information
As a school staff member:
As a school staff member:
- it is critical to be able to recognise the physical or behavioural signs of child abuse (in many circumstances they may be the only indication that a child is subject to abuse)
- child is being abused, or is at risk of abuse
- school community member (including a school staff member) may be a perpetrator of child abuse.
- physical abuse
- sexual abuse
- grooming
- emotional or psychological harm
- neglect
- family violence.
- the trauma associated with child abuse can significantly impact upon the wellbeing and development of a child
- all concerns about the safety and wellbeing of a child, or the conduct of a staff member, contractor or volunteer must be acted upon as soon as practicable.