AS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH KICKS OFF IN APRIL, THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES IS HIGHLIGHTING ONE TELLTALE SIGN.

BRUISING CAN OFTEN INDICATE THAT A CHILD IS BEING ABUSED, BUT IT’S IMPORTANT TO NOTE WHERE THE BRUISES ARE LOCATED SAYS D-C-F-S SPOKESPERSON DEBORAH LOPEZ. SHE SAYS THEY USE THE “TEN-FOUR” RULE.

TO REPORT SUSPECTED CASES OF CHILD ABUSE, YOU CAN CALL: 1-800-25-ABUSE OR VISIT THE WEBSITE: CHILD ABUSE DOT ILLINOIS DOT GOV.