Definitions
Physical, sexual, and/or psychological maltreatment or neglect of a child or children, especially by a parent or a caregiver.
What are the four types of abuse?
Neglect, Physical, Sexual, Emotional
Behavioral Indicator:
What is an example of sexual abuse?
poor peer relationships, regression,
Who is often a child's first line of defense?
Police/CPS
Who do you call to report if a child is NOT in immediate danger?
DCBS
Any intentional act causing injury, trauma, bodily harm or other physical suffering to another person by way of bodily contact
Physical Abuse
poor school attendance, no supervision, lack of food, water, or clothing
Physical Indicators:
What is an example of neglect?
poor hygiene, malnourished, development problems
What happens if child abuse if not reported?
Who do you call to report if a child IS in immediate danger?
Police/911
A patter of behavior in which the perpetrator insults, humiliates, and generally instills fear in an individual in order to control them.
Emotional Abuse
What are two examples of physical abuse?
hitting, kicking, biting, harmful restraint, beating
Behavioral Indicators:
What is an example of physical abuse?
fearful of physical contact, avoiding confrontation, lack of curiosity
To whom do you report suspected child abuse (what office)
DCBS - Department of Community Based Services
When should you report child abuse?
When there is reason to believe a child is being abused, neglected, dependent, or a victim of human trafficking, or in imminent danger
A serious head injury caused by the shaking of an infant
Abusive Head Trauma
What are two examples of sexual abuse?
fondling, genital exposure
Physical Indicator:
What is an example of emotional abuse?
isolating, threats, yelling
What are two examples of abusive head trauma?
Violent shaking and direct blows to the head
Why are children with special needs twice as likely to be abused and neglected?
high care needs, increased vulnerability or the range of other factors that affect other children
Fearful of others, extremely shy, fearful of touch
Environmental Indicators
What are two examples of emotional abuse?
ignoring, name calling, showing no love
Behavioral Indicator:
What is an example of neglect?
showing signs of self-harm, no concentration, depressed, anxious, aggressive
What are three medical conditions that are often mistaken for signs of physical abuse?
Bleeding disorders, bone disorders, hyperthyroidism, fibrinogen, vitamin K deficiency, thrombocytopenia
What are two pieces of "helpful" information when reporting?
1. if the caller has been involved with the family or made attempts to work with them on the problem
2. Whether the caretaker has been responsive or resistant to any attempt to help