Outcome 3
3.1) identify the characteristics of different types of child abuse
Physical abuse when a child is being physically hurt and injured. Marks are being made to the body. Hitting, beating, kicking, hurt with objects, having things thrown at them, burning, suffocating
Sexual abuse when a child is persuaded or forced into sexual activities. Physical sexual abuse includes contact, touching, or acts of penetration. Non-physical sexual abuse involves children looking at pornographic materials or sexual acts
Emotional abuse when a child is persistently ill treated which can affect their emotional development. A child may be made to feel frightened, unloved, or in danger
Neglect when a child’s needs are put to the