What is physical abuse?
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Have you ever felt scared of being hurt by someone you know? Sadly, research suggests that around 7% of people in the UK experienced physical abuse as children.
Physical abuse occurs when someone deliberately harms another person through physical actions. Physical abuse doesn’t always leave visible injuries like cuts, bruises, or scratches, making it difficult to recognise. A child may be abused by an adult or even by another child – it isn’t always a family member who is responsible.
But why would someone hurt a child? For most people, the thought of intentionally causing pain to another human being is unimaginable. However, some abusers may not fully understand or acknowledge the harm they are inflicting. Others may even take pleasure in exerting control and causing suffering. Some abusers seek a sense of power, control, or attention, believing that hurting others fulfils their needs. In some cases, they may even convince themselves that their actions are justified. Ultimately, mo...
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