Wears a long-sleeved blouse or shirt during summer months to cover bruises on the arms;
A child who exhibits only one of the signs may not necessarily be a victim of abuse, Mr. Fraser points out. But if a number of the indicators are present, he writes, a teacher would be wise, when in doubt, “to resolve the doubt in favor of the child and report.”
Child abuse should be suspected if a student:
To obtain a copy of the booklet, which costs $3, or to receive a free information package, write the National Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse, P.O. Box 2866, Chicago, Ill. 60690.--AB