The Mission of Jeeps Against Child Abuse is to help raise awareness about Child Abuse, many people don't always see the signs of a child being abused. Many people think that child abuse is strictly a child that has bruises or significant injuries, which is not always the case. Here is a list of the most common types of child abuse.

Physical
This is the one people notice the most, bruises, black eyes, welts, lacerations, and rope marks; broken bones; open wounds, cuts, punctures, untreated injuries in various stages of healing; broken eyeglasses/frames, or any physical signs of being punished or restrained.

Psychological
Silence. There may be an air of silence when a particular person is present. Withdrawal. Insomnia.
Low self-esteem. Uncooperative and aggressive behaviour. Changes in appetite. Signs of distress.

Sexual
The child is quieter or more distant than usual
The child is clingier than usual
Unusual or new fears, sometimes around touch, being alone, being with a particular person or in a particular place
Showing knowledge of sexual behaviour beyond their developmental age
Sexual themes in artwork, stories, play etc.
Self-harm (cutting, risky behaviour)
Asking vague questions or making vague statements about topics such as secrets, unusual ‘games’, or adult behaviours

Emotional
Lack of confidence and self-esteem
Difficulties controlling emotions
Extreme behaviour, like becoming overly demanding, aggressive, having outbursts, or becoming passive
Difficulties making and maintaining relationships
Behaviour that is inappropriately infantile or adult-like
Persistent running away from home or being missing from school
Anxiety, unhappiness or withdrawal
Having few or no friends
Seeming to be isolated from parents/family
Lack social skills
Self-harm or attempts at suicide

These are just an overview, and being mentioned to bring awareness that Child Abuse is not limited to what is easily seen.

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