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    Verbal Abuse Is Still Abuse “Choke” is an ad made by the Euro RSCG Chicago for the Juvenile Protective Association. This ad comes from a campaign to stop verbal abuse of children. “These disturbing PSA ads by Juvenile Protective Association visually illustrate that ’Verbal abuse is still abuse. ’ And unlike physical abuse which leaves visible marks on the outside‚ you are leaving wounds with your words that may take a young kid a lifetime to heal” (Sleepless in Amman). The key elements that

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    ARTICLE Child Sexual Abuse: Consequences and Implications Gail Hornor‚ RNC‚ MS‚ PNP ABSTRACT Sexual abuse is a problem of epidemic proportions in the United States. Given the sheer numbers of sexually abused children‚ it is vital for pediatric nurse practitioners to understand both short-term and long-term consequences of sexual abuse. Understanding consequences of sexual abuse can assist the pediatric nurse practitioner in anticipating the physical and mental health needs of patients and also

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    2303 18 June 2013 Child Abuse Introduction I. The National Child Abuse Statistics stated that every six hours a child dies in the United States due to abuse or neglect. Child abuse is one of our nation ’s most serious public health problems. II. No‚ I was not abused nor have I witnessed abuse‚ but scientific studies show a link between child abuse and neglect of children and a wide range of medical‚ emotional‚ and behavioral disorders such as depression‚ alcohol abuse‚ drug addiction and juvenile

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    Drug abuse has an effect on all aspects of life; overall health and wellness‚ family life‚ and the community. With there being so many different kinds of drugs the effects are endless. The effect of drug abuse does not discriminate or focus on any one person. Drug abuse can be found in any area of the world and the overall effects can be devastating to anyone involved. A person’s choice to use any kind of illegal drug or abusing prescribed medicines can have a damaging impact on their overall health

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    of 601.4 children were victims of child abuse‚ 2.34 children out of one hundred thousand die from injuries relating to their abuse‚ a third of all girls and a sixth of all boys are sexually abused before age 17‚ every ten seconds a child is abused‚ killed or raped in the United States‚ today up to five children will die from abuse or neglect‚ today six children will commit suicide (Unites States Children Bureau‚ 2010). There are various types of child abuse that come with different affects‚ signs

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    Child Abuse Research Paper Most parents and other caregivers do not intend to hurt their children‚ but abuse is defined by the effect on the child‚ not the motivation of the parents or caregiver.Tens of thousands of children each year are traumatized by physical‚ sexual‚ and emotional abusers or by caregivers who neglect them.Child abuse as common as it is shocking. Most of us can’t imagine what would make an adult use violence against a child‚ and the worse the behavior is‚ the more unimaginable

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    formative assessment feedback form 1.1 & 1.2-Define the following types of abuse... physical abuse. signs of physical abuse are Fractures Burns Bed sores Fear Depression Unexplained weight loss Assault (can be intentional or reckless) Sexual abuse Loss of sleep Unexpected or unexplained change in behaviour Bruising Soreness around the genitals Torn‚ stained or bloody underwear A preoccupation with anything sexual Sexually transmitted diseases Pregnancy Rape – e.g. a male

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    Animal Abuse When he was only ten weeks old Oogy the dog was tied to a stake and used as bait to train fighting dogs . A pitbul came and tore most of his ear off and crushed part of his jaw. Oogy was left to bleed nearly to death until the police came to rescue him‚ he was nursed back to health. The Levins met Oogy when they brought their 17-year-old cat in for his final visit. The puppy was delighted to recive kisses and love from the Levins and soon enough the Levins took Oogy home. Animal

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    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION PHYSICAL ABUSE FACTORS OF PHYSICAL ABUSE WARNING SIGNS OF PHYSICAL ABUSE EMOTIONAL ABUSE FACTORS OF EMOTIONAL ABUSE WARNING SIGNS OF EMOTIONAL ABUSE SEXUAL ABUSE WARNING SIGNS OF SEXUAL ABUSE EFFECT OF SEXUAL ABUSE NEGLECT ABUSE EFFECT OF NEGLECT ABUSE LIFELONG EFFECTS OF CHILD ABUSE TO CHILDREN WAYS TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE CONCLUSION Child Abuse occurs at every socioeconomic level‚across ethnic and culture‚within all religions‚and at all level of education

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    Child abuse                     Physical abuse is a form of a neglect it is when the parents or care givers are not providing the necessary needs of the child; such as not providing shelter for the child‚ and not supervising the child.  Physical abuse is also defined as a physical force or violence’s that results in bodily injuries or pain. With the lack of supervision a child will be free to do whatever they want because they feel that there are no consequences. A child needs to have

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