BSW3704
Cram Notes
Pack
, EXAMINATION PREPARATION WORKSHEET BSW3704
1. Use the indicators of abuse as tabled here to decide what indicators of abuse you would
highlight in the case study provided.
Table: Indicators of abuse, neglect, and exploitation
Physical Abuse
Physical signs Behavioural signs
Unexplained bruising, marks or injuries on Fear of parents being approached for an
any part of the body explanation
Variations in bruising colour Flinching when approached or touched
Blue/black eyes Reluctance to get changed
Belt marks Depression
Lacerations around or behind the ears Withdrawn behaviour when approached by
Cigarette or other burn marks adults
Cuts, welts Running away from home
Fractures Active or passive bullying
Head injuries
Convulsions that are not due to epilepsy or
high temperature
Drowsiness
Irregular breathing
Vomiting
Pain
Fever or restlessness
Emotional Abuse
Physical indicators Behavioural indicators
Failure to thrive or grow, particularly if child Neurotic behaviour, sulking, hair twisting,
puts on weight in other circumstances e.g. rocking
hospital Unable to play
Sudden speech disorders Fear of making mistakes
Developmental delay either in terms of Sudden speech disorders
physical or emotional progress Self-harming
Fear of parent being approached regarding
their behaviour
Sexual Abuse
Physical indicators Behavioural indicators
Pain or itching in the genital area Sudden or unexplained changes in
Sexually transmitted disease behaviour e.g becoming aggressive or
Vaginal discharge or infection withdrawn
Stomach pains Fear of being left with a specific person or
Discomfort when walking or sitting down group of people
Pregnancy Having nightmares
Running away from home
Sexual knowledge which is beyond their age
or development level
Sexual drawings or language
Bedwetting
Cram Notes
Pack
, EXAMINATION PREPARATION WORKSHEET BSW3704
1. Use the indicators of abuse as tabled here to decide what indicators of abuse you would
highlight in the case study provided.
Table: Indicators of abuse, neglect, and exploitation
Physical Abuse
Physical signs Behavioural signs
Unexplained bruising, marks or injuries on Fear of parents being approached for an
any part of the body explanation
Variations in bruising colour Flinching when approached or touched
Blue/black eyes Reluctance to get changed
Belt marks Depression
Lacerations around or behind the ears Withdrawn behaviour when approached by
Cigarette or other burn marks adults
Cuts, welts Running away from home
Fractures Active or passive bullying
Head injuries
Convulsions that are not due to epilepsy or
high temperature
Drowsiness
Irregular breathing
Vomiting
Pain
Fever or restlessness
Emotional Abuse
Physical indicators Behavioural indicators
Failure to thrive or grow, particularly if child Neurotic behaviour, sulking, hair twisting,
puts on weight in other circumstances e.g. rocking
hospital Unable to play
Sudden speech disorders Fear of making mistakes
Developmental delay either in terms of Sudden speech disorders
physical or emotional progress Self-harming
Fear of parent being approached regarding
their behaviour
Sexual Abuse
Physical indicators Behavioural indicators
Pain or itching in the genital area Sudden or unexplained changes in
Sexually transmitted disease behaviour e.g becoming aggressive or
Vaginal discharge or infection withdrawn
Stomach pains Fear of being left with a specific person or
Discomfort when walking or sitting down group of people
Pregnancy Having nightmares
Running away from home
Sexual knowledge which is beyond their age
or development level
Sexual drawings or language
Bedwetting
