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Physical Abuse

Physical abuse of a youth might include:

• Hitting, pushing, or kicking.
• Giving physical punishments, work that is physically too hard (clearly beyond the ability of the youth), or forcing extreme physical activity.
• Putting youth in unsafe conditions, like locking someone out in the cold, or in a closet, as punishment.
• Threatening violence or injury.

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