The Causes and Effects of Child Abuse
The Causes and Effects of Child Abuse
Child abuse is the brutal act of some adults on children. This social problem subjects thousands of kids to physical, sexual, and emotional abuse and its effects are usually severe. Each year, thousands of children are mistreated and harmed because of reasons such as psychological malfunctions of the abusers who choose to display their complexes on vulnerable children who are unable to defend themselves. Child abuse is a problem that includes many types, has many causes, and affects the innocent, abused children negatively and leaves deep emotional scars in them.
Child abuse is a disturbing reflection of modern society. The reasons that child abuse occurs vary as the short and long-term impacts of that abuse. There are certain correlates, however, that are loosely connected with a child 's likelihood to be the victim of abuse. Whatever the causes, however, the impacts are significant. Often, those impacts linger with a child for the rest of their lives.
Since the 1960s, child abuse has become a major social concern. Due to the increased awareness, laws have been passed requiring public officials such as community health personnel and teachers to report suspected abuse. Policies are also in place outlining the correct response to child abuse. It is reassuring that people are becoming more aware of the problem and more willing to report suspected abuse due to a heightened awareness.
Child abuse can be either an act of commission or omission. It can take the form of physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect. Child abuse can entail actual physical harm in which a child sustains physical damage and emotional harm in which the charge is endangered psychologically. This harm can be either actually occurring or considered potential given the circumstances of the family. Even when a child isn 't the primary victim of abuse but instead witnesses the abuse of another the impact can be tremendous. These child
Child abuse is the brutal act of some adults on children. This social problem subjects thousands of kids to physical, sexual, and emotional abuse and its effects are usually severe. Each year, thousands of children are mistreated and harmed because of reasons such as psychological malfunctions of the abusers who choose to display their complexes on vulnerable children who are unable to defend themselves. Child abuse is a problem that includes many types, has many causes, and affects the innocent, abused children negatively and leaves deep emotional scars in them.
Child abuse is a disturbing reflection of modern society. The reasons that child abuse occurs vary as the short and long-term impacts of that abuse. There are certain correlates, however, that are loosely connected with a child 's likelihood to be the victim of abuse. Whatever the causes, however, the impacts are significant. Often, those impacts linger with a child for the rest of their lives.
Since the 1960s, child abuse has become a major social concern. Due to the increased awareness, laws have been passed requiring public officials such as community health personnel and teachers to report suspected abuse. Policies are also in place outlining the correct response to child abuse. It is reassuring that people are becoming more aware of the problem and more willing to report suspected abuse due to a heightened awareness.
Child abuse can be either an act of commission or omission. It can take the form of physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect. Child abuse can entail actual physical harm in which a child sustains physical damage and emotional harm in which the charge is endangered psychologically. This harm can be either actually occurring or considered potential given the circumstances of the family. Even when a child isn 't the primary victim of abuse but instead witnesses the abuse of another the impact can be tremendous. These child
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