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Child Abuse...
Following are some signs of possible child abuse provided by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.
 Symptoms
of Physical Abuse may include:
- Unexplained bruises, burns or welts made by something recognizable like
a belt buckle, cigar, cigarette, etc..., on the hands, face, lips, torso,
thighs and/or back.
- Unexplained rope burns on arms, legs, neck and/or torso.
- Many bruises in various stages of healing.
- Unexplained fractures of the skull, nose and/or facial bones.
- Unexplained lacerations or abrasions on the mouth, lips, gums and/or
eyes.
- Alcohol and/or drug abuse.
Behavioral Indicators may include:
- Apprehensive of adult contacts
- Extreme aggressiveness or withdrawal; antisocial or destructive conduct.
- Fear of going home.
- Thumb sucking, lip biting or rocking.
- Hysteria, obsessions, compulsions, phobias or hypochondria, suicide
threats or attempts.
Symptoms of neglect may include:
- Reporting of no caretaker present.
- Consistent hunger.
- Poor hygiene
- Inappropriate dress
- Unattended physical problems or medical needs including dental needs.
- Alcohol or drug abuse.
- Begging for or stealing food.
- Early arrivals and late departures from school.
- Constant fatigue or listlessness.
- Chronic delinquency, thefts.
If you are a victim of abuse or have witnessed abuse, the toll-free hotline
to report any type of abuse or neglect maintained by the Nebraska Department of
Health and Human Services is
- 1-800-652-1999 (answered 24 hours a day).
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