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… Types of Domestic Abuse On this page: Overview Overview If … dangerous to your life. If you're not sure if you're being abused, ask yourself the following questions. Does your … destroy things that are special to you? Blame you for the abuse they commit? Limit where you can go, what you can do, …
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… or throws a baby against an object. It is a form of child abuse. It may happen to children of all ages, but it's most … children based on how old they are, how often they've been abused, how long they were abused each time, and how much force was used. Mild injuries …
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… Financial abuse of older adults Last updated February 24, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93d Elder Abuse Prevention Series Download PDF Document English … may experience in later life. It accounts for over half of elder abuse situations reported. Financial abuse can involve …
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… Sexual Abuse or Assault (Rape) On this page: Overview Check Your … clothing, medical care, or protection the child needs. Elder neglect . This includes failing to provide an older … clothing, medical care, or protection the child needs. Elder neglect . This includes failing to provide an older …
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… Rectal Problems Caused by Abuse On this page: Overview Overview Signs of abuse may not be apparent without an examination of the … stool, or anal injury, may be caused by physical or sexual abuse that injures the abdominal or rectal area. An injury …
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… Sexual Abuse: Signs and Symptoms On this page: Overview Overview Signs of sexual abuse may not be apparent without an examination of the … vaginal bleeding may be caused by physical or sexual abuse that injures the abdominal or vaginal area. Vaginal …
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… Crying Child and Possible Abuse On this page: Overview Overview Crying is a normal … an injury that you think may have been caused on purpose (abuse), seek help. You may feel uneasy talking to your doctor about the issue of abuse, but health care providers have a professional duty …
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… Domestic abuse while pregnant Last updated June 1, 2021 If your … threatened or used physical, verbal, emotional or sexual abuse in the past, this may get worse when you’re pregnant. … call 9-1-1 or the operator and ask for police. Domestic abuse, also known as intimate partner violence, is a pattern …
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… Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults Last updated September 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93a Elder Abuse Prevention Series Download PDF Document English … help to the older adult. Or, they may leave a dependent elderly person alone for long periods of time Why does abuse …
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… Protecting your toddler from potential abuse Last updated September 19, 2024 You can protect your toddler from abuse by being aware and alert. Make sure to always know … touching their body If you have questions or suspect child abuse, contact a child welfare worker. The worker can help …
