[Music] Kids are kids, and sometimes they play in ways that result in minor cuts, scrapes, and bruises, often found on bony areas of the body like knees, shins, elbows, and foreheads. However, there are some types of bruises that should be a red flag for possible abuse. 10-4 Faces P is an easy-to-remember acronym to help identify whether bruising on children under four years of age is more likely to be caused by abuse than accidental injury. For children younger than four years of age, bruising in these areas is a cause for concern and should be considered for an evaluation of child abuse. T stands for torso, E stands for ears, N stands for neck, four references any bruising anywhere on a baby four months and younger. F stands for frenulum, A stands for angle of jaw, C stands for cheeks (the fleshy part), E stands for eyelids, S stands for sub-conjunctiva (which is a bright red patch appearing in the white of the eye), and stands for patterned bruising. Remember, this rule applies to children.

under four years of age with bruising, and that any bruising anywhere if the baby is not yet pulling up or taking steps, especially those four months and younger, is cause for concern. Taking action when you see bruising in these areas can be critical to the child's safety. Stay calm and conversational. If you notice bruising on a child, document what you see, hear, and ask, then make the report by calling 1-877-KY-SAFE-1. Professionals with appropriate training will handle the investigation. Child safety is an adult's responsibility. All Kentuckians are mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect. You can be the face that ends child abuse. View the updated 10-4 Faces P bruising rule resource at faceitmovement.org. [Music]

TEN-4-FACESp Bruising Rule

TEN-4-FACESp Bruising Rule

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