Physical Abuse often occurs when the child has frequent injuries or bruises. They could be complaining of pain without noticeable injury or have unusual patterns of bruising or burns. The child could show a lack of response to pain or demonstrate aggressive, disruptive or destructive behavior. Other signs could be fear of going home or injuries that appear after child has not been seen for a few days. Neglect often occurs when there is a noticeable sign of malnourishment, lack of personal c ...