Mission Prep (866-616-3251) releases a new guide to help parents detect physical abuse warning signs in teenagers and outlines practical strategies for early intervention.
-- As national concern over hidden violence against adolescents grows, California-based Mission Prep has released a comprehensive online guide that helps parents recognize early warning signs of physical abuse in teens and outlines clear next-step strategies.
More details can be found at https://missionprephealthcare.com/mental-health-resources/abuse-and-trauma/physical-abuse/
The resource was developed after clinicians noticed an increase in referrals linked to unexplained bruises, sudden behavior changes, and school avoidance. As such, Mission Prep wants to give families a concise checklist they can use before deciding whether to contact a medical professional or counsellor, and to bridge the gap between suspicion and action.
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that approximately one in seven U.S. children experienced child abuse or neglect in the past year, while a 2024 Youth Risk Behavior Survey found that 12% of high-school students reported physical dating violence. Experts say many incidents still go unreported.
Mission Prep’s guide explains how patterns of injuries, withdrawn demeanor, and possession destruction can point to ongoing abuse, and it lists simple documentation methods parents can share with physicians or law enforcement. The expert also highlights safety-planning steps, such as identifying trusted adults and establishing a code-word alert system.
“Parents often tell us they sensed something was wrong long before they had proof,” a Mission Prep spokesperson explains. “Our guide validates those instincts and provides a roadmap they can follow without worsening the situation.”
About Mission Prep
Founded by mental-health and child-welfare professionals, Mission Prep operates gender-responsive residential programs in California and Virginia for adolescents facing trauma, anxiety, depression, and substance use. Its multidisciplinary teams use evidence-based modalities and maintain a low staff-to-student ratio to ensure personalized care.
"We were terrified when we first sent our daughter hundreds of miles away from us to get the help we just could not provide on our own,” one parent recently stated. “I appreciated that there were only 5-6 girls in the house, so she received one-on-one support often. We are beyond grateful for the support our daughter received from all of the staff at Mission Prep."
Interested parties can access the full teen physical abuse warning signs guide at https://missionprephealthcare.com/
Contact Info:
Name: Nathan Di Tomaso
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Organization: Mission Prep
Address: 30310 Rancho Viejo Rd., San Juan Capistrano, California 92675, United States
Website: https://missionprephealthcare.com/
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