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Indicators
of Possible Abuse
Behavioral signs or "Red Flags" that may suggest
violence in the home:
In the faith community:
- a decline or change in routine in church attendance or
activities
- refusing or denying contact from clergy or other church
members
- lack of eye contact or intentional avoidance at religious
services or other activities
- statements in which the individual questions God, His
sovereignty, His love or existence. This may be particularly significant
if the person appears to be struggling with this on an experiential
level.
In the home:
- have a high risk for drug and alcohol additions
- exhibit stress disorders, depression and psychosomatic
complaints
- have a history of frequent illnesses or hospitalizations
- depression, suicide attempt
- pregnancy complications (premature labor, miscarriage,
bleeding)
- chronic pain: headache, chest, abdomen, pelvic, back
- series of injuries
- bruises with patterns (cigarettes, shoes, belt buckles,
cords, hands, fingertips)
- many seemingly minor but continual and/or varied physical
problems
- delay in seeking treatment OR doesn't seek treatment
for serious injury
- injury doesn't fit with person's or others' description
- inappropriate clothing
Associated with the abusive partner:
- person flinches in presence of partner
- partner is excessively attentive and responsive to person
- person seeks permission from partner
- person demonstrates increased anxiety in presence of
partner
- refusal of partner to leave person alone
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