CHILD ABUSE IDENTIFICATION PREVENTION SEM 2 5
Child Abuse (Physical Abuse Awareness) (Summary)
One of the most difficult issues faced by child care providers is child abuse. Knowing how to detect and respond to child abuse will prepare child care providers to help a child in need. This lesson discussed different types of abuse, how to identify signs of abuse, and methods for reporting abuse to the proper authorities.
There are several types of child abuse, including:
-Neglect
-Physical
-Sexual
-Emotional
Any of these types of abuse can be present in any family regardless of race, income, educational level, and/or culture.
Signs of abuse are exhibited in both the child and potential abuser. In children, signs of neglect include not receiving needed medical or dental care, often wearing clothing unsuitable for the weather, and frequently being left home alone. In parents or caregivers, signs of neglect include symptoms of depression, lack of concern for the child, irrational or bizarre behavior, and apparent or suspected alcohol and or drug use.
In children, signs of physical abuse include unexplained injuries, being fearful of a parent or caregiver, and statements that he/she is being hurt by a parent or caregiver. In parents or caregivers, signs of physical abuse include giving no explanation for an injury, providing conflicting or unconvincing statements about a child's injury, and using harsh physical discipline.
In children, signs of sexual abuse include difficulty with walking and/or sitting, trouble making friends, pain or itching in the genital area, venereal disease, and expressions of affecting that are not age appropriate. In the parents or caregivers, signs of sexual abuse include limiting the child's contact with other children especially children of the opposite sex, and exhibiting jealous or controlling behavior toward the child.
In children, signs of emotional abuse include delays in physical and or emotional development, inappropriate adult and or infantile behavior, and lack
One of the most difficult issues faced by child care providers is child abuse. Knowing how to detect and respond to child abuse will prepare child care providers to help a child in need. This lesson discussed different types of abuse, how to identify signs of abuse, and methods for reporting abuse to the proper authorities.
There are several types of child abuse, including:
-Neglect
-Physical
-Sexual
-Emotional
Any of these types of abuse can be present in any family regardless of race, income, educational level, and/or culture.
Signs of abuse are exhibited in both the child and potential abuser. In children, signs of neglect include not receiving needed medical or dental care, often wearing clothing unsuitable for the weather, and frequently being left home alone. In parents or caregivers, signs of neglect include symptoms of depression, lack of concern for the child, irrational or bizarre behavior, and apparent or suspected alcohol and or drug use.
In children, signs of physical abuse include unexplained injuries, being fearful of a parent or caregiver, and statements that he/she is being hurt by a parent or caregiver. In parents or caregivers, signs of physical abuse include giving no explanation for an injury, providing conflicting or unconvincing statements about a child's injury, and using harsh physical discipline.
In children, signs of sexual abuse include difficulty with walking and/or sitting, trouble making friends, pain or itching in the genital area, venereal disease, and expressions of affecting that are not age appropriate. In the parents or caregivers, signs of sexual abuse include limiting the child's contact with other children especially children of the opposite sex, and exhibiting jealous or controlling behavior toward the child.
In children, signs of emotional abuse include delays in physical and or emotional development, inappropriate adult and or infantile behavior, and lack