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Child Abuse: Lecturer: Nadia Shamasnah

The document discusses different types of child abuse including physical, sexual, emotional abuse and neglect. It provides examples of signs or symptoms of each type of abuse. Risk factors that may increase the likelihood of child abuse are also outlined such as disabilities, poverty, substance abuse and domestic violence in the family. The document stresses the importance of reporting any suspected abuse to authorities and seeking help from medical professionals or child protective services. Treatment options are mentioned such as counseling to help victims recover and stop further abuse.

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Child Abuse: Lecturer: Nadia Shamasnah

The document discusses different types of child abuse including physical, sexual, emotional abuse and neglect. It provides examples of signs or symptoms of each type of abuse. Risk factors that may increase the likelihood of child abuse are also outlined such as disabilities, poverty, substance abuse and domestic violence in the family. The document stresses the importance of reporting any suspected abuse to authorities and seeking help from medical professionals or child protective services. Treatment options are mentioned such as counseling to help victims recover and stop further abuse.

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Child abuse

Lecturer: Nadia shamasnah


Categories of Abuse
• Physical Abuse
• Sexual Abuse
• Emotional Abuse
• Neglect
Neglect
• The failure of a parent, guardian, or other caregiver to provide for a
child’s basic needs.
• This can also include failure to protect them from a known risk of
harm or danger.
Neglect
• Is frequently absent from school
• Begs or steals food or money
• Lacks needed medical or dental care,immunizations, glasses,
• Is consistently dirty and has severe body odor
• Lacks sufficient clothing for the weather
• Abuses alcohol or drugs
• States that there is no one at home to provide care
Physical Abuse
• The non-accidental physical injury of a child
Physical Abuse
• Has unexplained burns, bites, bruises, broken bones, or black eyes
• Has fadingbruises or other marks noticeable After an absence from
school
• Seems frightened of the parents and protests or cries when it is
time to go home
• Shrinks at the approach of adults
• Reports injury by a parent or another adult caregiver
Sexual Abuse
• Anything done with a child for the sexual gratification of an adult or
older child
Sexual Abuse

• Has difficulty walking or sitting


• Suddenly refuses to change for gym or to participate in physical
activities
• Reports nightmares or bedwetting
• Experiences a sudden change in appetite
• Demonstrates bizarre, or unusual sexual knowledge or behavior
• Becomes pregnant or contracts a sexually transmitted disease
• Runs away
Emotional Abuse
• A pattern of behavior that impairs a child’s emotional development or
sense of self-worth
Emotional Abuse
• Shows extremes in behavior
• Is delayed in physical or emotional development
• Has attempted suicide
• Reports alack of attachment to the parent
• Sudden change in self-confidence
• Headaches or stomachaches with no medical cause
• Abnormal fears, increased nightmares, or attempts to run away
Causes
• A combination of individual, relational, community, and societal
factors contribute to the risk of child maltreatment and abuse.
• Children are never responsible for the harm inflicted upon them, but
certain individual characteristics have been found to increase a child's
risk of being maltreated.
• Risk factors are contributing factors—not direct causes.
Examples of risk factors:

• Disabilities or mental retardation in children that may increase caregiver


burden
• Social isolation of families
• Parents' lack of understanding of children's needs and child development
• Parents' history of domestic abuse
• Poverty and other socioeconomic disadvantages, such as unemployment
• Lack of family cohesion
• Substance abuse in the family
• Young, single, or nonbiological parents
• Poor parent-child relationships and negative interactions
• Parental thoughts and emotions supporting maltreatment behaviors
• Parental stress and distress, including depression or other mental
health conditions
• Community violence
Treatment
• If someone suspects a child has been abused, they should contact a pediatrician
or a local child protective agency for help.
• Physicians are legally obligated to report all suspected cases of abuse or neglect
to authorities. They can also recommend a therapist and provide the necessary
information for investigators.
• Doctors may also testify in court to obtain legal protection for the child or to help
criminally prosecute an individual suspected of engaging in child sexual abuse.

• Whatever the nature of the abuse, steps should be taken immediately to report
the abuse and obtain help. Delaying a report decreases the child's chances for
full recovery.
• If he or she has been abused, a child will benefit from the services of a qualified
mental health professional. Parents and other members of the family may be
advised to seek counseling so that they'll be able to provide the support and
comfort the child needs. If someone in the family is responsible for the abuse, a
mental health professional may be able to treat that person successfully, as well.

• If a child has been abused, a parent may be the only person who can help him or
her. Do not delay reporting suspicions of abuse. Denying the problem will only
worsen the situation. In any case of child abuse, the safety of the abused
youngster is of primary concern. He or she needs to be in a safe environment
free from the potential for continuing abuse.
• In most cases, children who are abused or neglected suffer greater
emotional than physical damage. A child who has been abused or
otherwise severely mistreated may become depressed or develop
suicidal, withdrawn, or violent behavior. An older child may use drugs
or alcohol, try to run away, or abuse others. The younger the child is
and the closer the child's relationship to the abuser, the more serious
the emotional damage will be. As adults, they may develop marital
and sexual difficulties, depression or suicidal behavior. With early
intervention and treatment, these outcomes may be avoided.

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