Types ,Causes & Effect and Prevention

What is Child Abuse ?

Child abuse is the physical and/or

psychological/emotional mistreatment of children.

Child abuse cuts across social classes and all

ethnicities.

How can child abuse happen?

What causes Child Abuse ?

History of child abuse. Unfortunately, the patterns

we learn in childhood are often what we use as parents. Stress and lack of support. Parenting can be a very time intensive, difficult job. Alcohol or drug abuse. Alcohol and drug abuse lead to serious lapses in judgment. They can interfere with impulse control making emotional and physical abuse more likely Domestic violence. Witnessing domestic violence in the home, as well as the chaos and instability that is the result, is emotional abuse to a child

Types of Child Abuse

Child is classified under Four main category: Physical child abuse. Emotional child abuse. Sexual child abuse Child neglect

Physical Abuse
Physical signs. Sometimes physical abuse has clear

warning signs, such as unexplained bruises, welts, or cuts Behavioral signs. Other times, signs of physical abuse may be more subtle. The child may be fearful, shy away from touch or appear to be afraid to go home. Caregiver signs. Physically abusive caregivers may display anger management issues and excessive need for control

Emotional Abuse
Words. Examples of how words can hurt include

constant humiliating a child, calling names and making negative comparisons to others. Actions. Basic food and shelter may be provided, but withholding love and affection can have devastating effects on a child.

Sexual Child Abuse

Has components of both physical and emotional

abuse. Behavioral signs. A child might appear to avoid another person, or display unusual behavior Physical signs. A child may have trouble sitting or standing, or have stained, bloody or torn underclothes. Pregnancy. Caregiver signs. The caregiver may seem to be unusually controlling and protective of the child, limiting contact with other children and adults

Child Neglect
Physical signs. A child may consistently be dressed

inappropriately for the weather, or have ill-fitting, dirty clothes and shoes. Behavioral signs. Does the child seem to be unsupervised? Schoolchildren may be frequently late or tardy.

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Child Abuse Prevention

Education
Enforce stricter law Reporting child abuse and neglect