General Article What is physical abuse?

Topic Selected: Child Abuse Book Volume: 456

Have you ever felt scared of being hurt by someone you know? Sadly, research suggests that around 7% of people in the UK experienced physical abuse as children.

Physical abuse occurs when someone deliberately harms another person through physical actions. Physical abuse doesn’t always leave visible injuries like cuts, bruises, or scratches, making it difficult to recognise. A child may be abused by an adult or even by another child – it isn’t always a family member who is responsible.

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