New York Child Abuse Lawyers
Children sometimes face abuse in silence. Often they are too scared to turn in their abuser because it may be a parent, family member or loved one. Child abuse is a form of domestic violence that affects children of all ages and backgrounds each and every day. If you know a child who is or has been abused, you must seek help by taking the child to a safe place, contacting the authorities and contacting a New York child abuse attorney immediately.
An experienced New York child abuse lawyer will know exactly how to help protect the child from any further abuse. At the Law Offices of Brian D. Perskin, our attorneys and lawyers fight constantly to help stop child abuse. We have been protecting children of all ages for a combined 40 years and are extremely compassionate about insuring that the child will have a bright future, free from abuse.
New York Child Abuse and Neglect – Signs to Look For
The following are signs and symptoms to look out for when you believe a child may be a victim of abuse:
Sexual Abuse
- Has difficulty walking and/or sitting
- Nightmares and/or bed-wetting
- A sudden change in appetite
- Bizarre, sophisticated, or unusual sexual knowledge or behavior is demonstrated
- Becomes pregnant
- Contracts a venereal disease
- Runs away from home often
Emotional Abuse
- Overly compliant/demanding, or extremely passive or aggressive
- Delayed physical or emotional development
- Suicide attempts
- Lack of attachment to parent
- Overtly rejected by parent
- Acts like a baby (head banging, rocking) or acting like a parent (such as parenting other children)
- Parent constantly blames, belittles, or berates the child
- Parent seems unconcerned about the child and refuses to accept offers of help
Physical Abuse
- Unexplained burns, bites, bruises, broken bones, or black eyes
- Faded bruises or other marks after being absent from school
- Frightened of parents
- When it is time to go home protests or cries
- Shrinks at the approach of an adult
- Parents explanation of child’s injury is conflicting or unconvincing; or no explanation at all
- Parent states child is “evil” or another term
- Child is harshly disciplined physically
Child Neglect
- Frequently absent from school
- Begs / steals food or money
- Lacks needed medical / dental care / eye care / immunizations
- Dirty / severe body odor
- Not dressed correctly for the weather
- Abuse of alcohol and/or drugs by parent or child
- Often home alone
- Parent treats the child badly / seems apathetic or depressed
- Parent behaves irrationally or in a bizarre manner
No one ever has the rights to put their hands on a child or damage a child’s self esteem and self worth. If you want to make sure that the abuse stops, please contact law enforcement and contact the Law Offices of Brian D. Perskin today. A New York child abuse lawyer from our firm will be able to walk you through the steps of the criminal court process and explain what you can expect when you retain the legal service of one of our New York child abuse attorneys. The very first step a child abuse attorney from our firm may take is to have a restraining order issued against the abuser immediately. We will also help to make sure that the victim receives help both emotionally and financially through our support services and counseling.
Compassionate Family Law Attorneys in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and Bronx, New York
The Law Offices of Brian D. Perskin protects children that are victims of child abuse in Manhattan, Queens, Bronx and Brooklyn, New York. Contact us at any time for a free case consultation with a qualified New York child abuse attorney.
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