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Child Youth and Family has information on what to do if you suspect child abuse
Child Youth and Family has parenting tips, information and advice on neglect and child abuse
The New Zealand Police has information on helping children and young people to cope with situations that might involve abuse
Jigsaw explains more about the signs of child abuse and how to help and offers children and young people a site about abuse and bullying

How can I tell when a child is being harmed?

Child abuse is not always easy to pick up. Children often get hurt in genuine accidents that have nothing to do with abuse.

Jigsaw offers a list of signs of abuse and how to respond if a child talks about abuse
Enough Abuse is a comprehensive UK site that utilises established theory and relevant experience to discuss the prevention and identification of child and internet abuse

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