- What is the definition of child abuse?
- What are the four main types of abuse?
- List three symptoms of physical abuse in a child.
- List three signs of emotional abuse in a child.
- What can you do if you suspect a child is being abused?
child a·buse/CHīld əˈbyo͞oz/noun
- physical maltreatment or sexual molestation of a child.”the campaign urges action over a sickening report on child abuse” https://www.google.com/search?q=What+is+the+definition+of+child+abuse&rlz=1CAMUHR_enUS822&oq=What+is+the+definition+of+child+abuse&aqs=chrome..69i57.1708j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&safe=active&ssui=on
| Physical Abuse | Emotional Abuse | Sexual Abuse | Neglect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drowning | Serious bullying which causes the child frequently to feel frightened or in danger | Penetrative sexual acts | Failure to protect a child from physical and harm |
| Poisoning | Exploitation or corruption | Forced masturbation/ sexual stimulation | Failure not to provide sufficient food shelter or clothing for a child |
| Suffocating | Conveying to a child that they are worthless, unloved or inadequate or valued | Involving children in looking at/ producing sexual, online images | Being unresponsive to a child’s basic emotional needs |
| A parent or carer fabricating the symptoms of, or deliberately inducing, illness in a child | Imposing expectations that are inappropriate to the development of the child | Making children watch sexual activities | Excluding a child from home |
| Hitting | Seeing or hearing the ill-treatment of someone else | Encouraging children to behave in sexually inappropriate ways | Failure to ensure adequate supervision |
| Burning or scalding | Failure to ensure access to appropriate medical care or treatment | ||
| Throwing | Biting | Excluding a child from home https://pivotaleducation.com/classroom-behaviour-management/resource-bank/contributions/the-4-main-types-of-abuse/ link to site |
- Unexplained injuries, such as bruises, fractures or burns
- Injuries that don’t match the given explanation
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/child-abuse/symptoms-causes/syc-20370864
- Delayed or inappropriate emotional development
- Loss of self-confidence or self-esteem
- Social withdrawal or a loss of interest or enthusiasm
- Depression
- Avoidance of certain situations, such as refusing to go to school or ride the bus
- Desperately seeks affection
- A decrease in school performance or loss of interest in school
- Loss of previously acquired developmental skills
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/child-abuse/symptoms-causes/syc-20370864
All states have a system to receive and respond to reports of suspected child abuse and neglect. If you suspect a child is being harmed, or has been harmed, you should report your concerns to the appropriate authorities, such as child protective services, in the state where child maltreatment is occurring. Each state has trained professionals who can evaluate the situation and determine whether help and services are needed. Most states have a toll-free number to call to report suspected child abuse and neglect. Child Welfare Information Gateway, a service of the Children’s Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, provides a list of Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Numbers and information on how to make a report in each state.https://www.acf.hhs.gov/cb/faq/can6
