Comes home with torn, damaged, or missing
pieces of clothing, books, or other belongings;
Has unexplained cuts, bruises, and scratches;
Has few, if any friends, with whom he or she
spends time;
Seems afraid of going to school, walking to and
from school, riding the school bus, or taking part
in organized activities with peers (such as clubs);
Takes a long, "illogical" route when walking to or
from school;
Has lost interest in school work or suddenly
begins to do poorly in school;
Appears sad, moody, teary, or depressed when he
or she comes home;
Complains frequently of headaches, stomachaches,
or other physical ailments;
Has trouble sleeping or has frequent bad dreams;
Experiences a loss of appetite
Appears anxious and suffers from low self-esteem.
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