The four major types of child abuse and neglect are: physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse and neglect.
It is important to note that the more subtle forms of abuse such as neglect and emotional abuse can be just as traumatising as violent sexual and physical abuse.
The tables linked below provide examples of the different types of abuse and neglect and their possible symptoms. It is important to note that the presence of these symptoms do not necessarily indicate that a child has been abused. However, they may help adults recognise that something is wrong.