An adult hurt me: What is physical abuse?
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About this service
Physical abuse is when an adult hurts or causes pain to any part of your body on purpose. It may leave marks, bruises or cause a serious injury. This online resources aims to help understand physical abuse and how to access help.
This service may help:
- Learn what signs to look for
- Learn how to say no and speak up
- Learn who you can talk to for help and support