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Signs of abuse can be physical, behavioural, or developmental. A cluster or pattern of signs is the most reliable indicator of abuse, these can be similar across all the four categories – Physical, Emotional, Neglect and Sexual Abuse. The pdf document in this module: Signs of Abuse gives a comprehensive description of the indicators of abuse.

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Abusers can be adults (male or female) and other young people, and are usually known to and trusted by the child and family. Abuse commonly occurs within a relationship of trust or responsibility and is an abuse of power or a breach of trust.

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Not every child with a disability is vulnerable in every situation. However it can be said that certain factors may mean that children with a disability are more vulnerable and could therefore be more open to abuse.
Historically, children with a disability have been encouraged to comply with other people’s wishes, for example, in residential homes and hospitals and this has meant they are more vulnerable to be bribed and manipulated