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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2014 Feb 23.
Published in final edited form as: J Adolesc Health. 2008 Mar 6;43(1):55–63. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2007.12.003

Categorical physical abuse severity scale.

Severity Description Frequency
Mild Being pushed, grabbed, or shoved Ever
Being kicked, bitten, or punched Once
Being hit with something that hurts the body Once
Moderate Being hit with something that hurts the body A few times or more
Being attacked in some other way Once
Severe Being kicked, bitten, or punched A few times or more
Being choked or burned Ever
Being physically attacked in some other way A few times or more