Child Abuse Signs: Proving Emotional and Sexual Abuse

Bed wetting can sometimes serve as a physical indicator of underlying child abuse or trauma. Proving emotional abuse in custody battles requires specific evidence of behavioral causes and long-term effects.

Causes & Effects of Child Abuse

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Amanda Hermes

When a child experiences physical or emotional abuse, the wounds run skin deep. Kids who suffer repeated trauma feel lonely, scared, worthless and unloved, which is exactly the opposite of how children should feel.