There can be signs of abuse such as:
- Bruises and injuries
- Wearing long sleeves and long pants to hide injuries
- Protective of themselves, dislike being touched and even being close.
- Raising their arms up or being in a protective manner when someone raises their arm or comes close
- Show negative coping methods such as abuse towards others or substance abuse
- Dreads or hates to go to certain places that abuse may take place (school, home, workplace, etc.)
