factors indicating abuse

Individual factors

Child with a physical or developmental disability - may be more vulnerable to abuse and unable to stop the abuser.

Individual factors

Child impacted by an abusive relationship - may have experienced trauma affecting their ability to protect themselves.

Individual factors

Lack of secure relationships - absence of supportive connections can leave the child more susceptible to abuse.

Parental factors

Parent with a history of being abused as a child - more likely to perpetrate abuse on their own children.

Parental factors

Unrealistic expectations of child - lack of understanding of child development may lead to inappropriate behaviors.

Parental factors

Parental mental illness, drug, or alcohol abuse - conditions that can impair a parent's ability to provide a safe environment for the child.

Environment factors

Overcrowding in the house - increased stress levels that can contribute to a higher likelihood of abusive behaviors.

Environment factors

Poverty or lack of opportunity to improve resources - limited access to support systems or services that could help prevent abuse.

Environment factors

Domestic violence in the home - presence of violence that can normalize abusive behaviors and increase the risk of abuse occurring.