Signs to look out for

Although not an exhaustive list, some signs to look for in contact with individuals at risk of harm of abuse include:

• unusual injuries, including bruises, burns, fractures, bite marks or signs of self-harm
• consistently poor hygiene, poor living conditions or inappropriate clothing
• communicating aggressively or using sexual language
• appearing withdrawn, guarded, anxious or frightened, particularly around certain individual
• hearing or seeing shouting, violence, or intimidation
• adults keeping children from view
• unsupervised children visiting a house where only adults live.