Bruise

her cheek and pointed to the purple bruise marring it. “My mom did this,” she murmured. Before anyone could say anything else, Julia sat down in one of the chairs placed in the office. Gingerly, she slipped off her sneaker and peeled off her sock, revealing the bandage she had wrapped around it. She unraveled the strip of cloth to reveal the wounds on her foot. “She threw a glass at me. She missed but I stepped on it.” Julia slowly revealed all of the old bruises, scabs, and scars. Soon a police…

Child Protective Specialist, Samantha Simon, stated that a report was received on July 21st, 2015 with the allegations of laceration, bruises, welts, and inadequate guardianship regarding Lisa Li against Dinora Bayron. The narrative of the report states, “Today, 07-21-15 foster child, Lisa (age 3) has visible bruises on her cheek, buttocks, and legs. Lisa 's injuries were inflicted by foster mother, Dinora. Roles of Amy and Wendy are unknown. Jing Xiu has no role.” Ms. Bayron has four prior…

(Primavera). Fifteen percent of children who have experienced maltreatment have experienced physical abuse as well (“Social”). Bruises, fractures, burns, and unexplained injures are only a few signs of physical abuse (“Symptoms”). Failure to seek appropriate medical and dental attention are also results of physical abuse (“Symptom”). Most of the time, children have injuries and bruises that do not match the explanations given by their parents (Primavera). For example, a teacher…

complete this request. Not only is he strong, but he has one arm to use, his right. This is clearly evident as Atticus had displayed earlier. This, not only proves his strength, but the physical power over Mayella. You can see his strength in the bruises on her face and the way she flinches at the sight or raise of a voice. Every time he passes the Ewell residents he is tempted for more, when only asked to complete odd jobs for the 19 year young woman. He feels wronged for all the work she asks…

A patient (service user) uses the service as she has mental health problems. Mary uses the service for counselling. Mary is a vulnerable adult and is at risk of abuse because she is an elderly lady with mental health problems and isn’t as strong as she use to be. Mary lives in a full time care home where she gets all the support she needs. To reduce the risk of abuse of Mary, she needs to build a supportive relationship with her doctor/ nurse or counsellor. Mary would be able to trust her…

trauma site. The internal bleeding initiated by the non-penetrating trauma does not break through the skin. Generally, it is easier for children and the elderly to bruise more easily due to the loose, delicate skin and loss of subcutaneous supportive tissue in the latter former (DiMaio & DiMaio 2001). Due to this they may have numerous bruises on the legs and arms not necessarily caused by blunt force trauma. Also, contusions occur easily in females especially if they are overweight, because of…

From seeking out his previous incidence forms he often has bruises on the knees which does not normally raise suspicion as 'Bumps and bruises don't necessarily mean a child is being physically abused – all children have accidents, trips and falls.' (NSPCC 2016:1). The knees are a common a part of the body to fall over on and his mum acknowledges these. However, when Eric arrived today he had a big bruise on the front of this head and there was no acknowledgement from this mother…

that moment, my last shred of restraint broke away, shattered like the windshield, and I flung my arms around her. The simple fact that I had been restricting from entering the open air of my consciousness struck me, forcefully reaffirmed by the bruises on her body and that horrible image of her car. She could have died. I could have lost her that day. So suddenly, with no warning whatsoever, just gone. “Baby,” she laughed one of her sweet sad laughs, “that…

abuse the individual may feel threatened and will therefore flinch and be nervous around other people no matter who they are. The symptoms that they will face severe pain and itching down the anal area. Also, you may be able to spot bite marks and bruises on breasts, face and neck. Some people may end up with STI’s as a result of having unconsented sex so they will have to…

Each year hundreds of thousands of older persons are abused, mistreated and neglected. The majority of the victims are people who are weak, frail, and vulnerable. The elderly that cannot help themselves and depend on others to meet their most basic needs are also high rated victims. The abusers of elderly adults can be both women and men. Also the abuser may be family, friends and care-giver. According to American Psychological Associations, "elder abuse is the infliction of physical,…