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Different types of child abuse (Physical (risk factors/ symptoms (death,…
Different types of child abuse
Physical
How can people tell?
Unexplained injurys such as bruses broken bones etc...
untreated medical problems
statements of physical abuse
acting physically to friends or peers
what is it?
physically harming a child
a non acadental act towards a child
Sexual abuse
engaging a minor in a sexual act
more common in girls
done out of fear or controll
fear based
unrealistic expectations of the child
not undrestanding the childs needs or exprctations
threat of violence at home
risk factors/ symptoms
death
physical disabilities
learning disabilities
health problems
depression
anxiety
low self esteem and confidence
abuse of others (being abusive
to friends or people outside of
where the abuse is happening
Emotional
How can people tell?
Loss of self esteem or confidence
depression
loss of intrest in school or activities
social withdrawl
delayed emotional development
what is it?
most common form of child abuse
mostly verbal
emotinal neglet
not showing love or affection for the child
common for children who have been witnessing domestic violence.
not seeing the child needs and only there own
putting the child down and lowering their self esteem
saying things to the child without reason
risk factors/ symptoms
depression
anxiety
low self esteem and confidence
Neglet
How can people tell?
poor growth or weight gain
poor hygiene
unwashed chothing
bad school attendance
emotional mood swings
lack of medical or dental care
what is it?
The Childs supervisor or parent failing to provide and care for the child
Being unable to provide food,
clothing and important hygiene
for the child.
In babies- not being interested in caring for them or getting someone else to constantly look after the child so they then don't have to.
risk factors/ symptoms
low self esteem
sickness
depression
anxiety
Parental concern
how do they act?
shows little concern for the child
denies that any problems happen at home
limits the Childs contact with others
speaks badly about the child
what is it?
showing how little the care of the parent or supervisor is.
how much they care
risk factors
pass it down to their children
An unhealthy view of parenthood