History of Child Abuse in Calgary
Why Teachers Need to Be Informed
Signs of Child Abuse
Steps to Address the Situation
Effects of Child Abuse
100
What was the number of physical abuse cases in Calgary in 2010?
what is 24 cases
100
Other than the childrens gaurdians who spends a large portion of time with the child
What is teachers
100
What kind of abuse could possibly be taking place if you notice a student is constantly twitching at sudden movements?
What is physical abuse. It is a natural reaction to protect themselves.
100
What is the first step to take when you've recognized a problem?
What is to immediately document what you've seen and heard.
100
How long does child abuse effect a child?
Their entire life
200
What was the % child abuse has increased since 1980?
what is 134%
200
What advantages do teachers have in helping children in need?
What is they can console in their fellow colleagues
200
What kind of abuse could possibly be taking place if the child is having troubles walking or sitting
What is sexual abuse
200
what is the third step to take when you've recognized a problem?
What is document your reporting process.
200
What are 1 of the emotions children have troubles regulating later in life?
What is either anxiety, deppresion, or anger
300
What was the number of files investigated in Calgary last year regarding child abuse?
what is 250 files
300
What advantages will teachers have in spotting abuse after today?
What is training neccessary to find help
300
What kind of abuse could possibly be taking place if the child displays poor hygiene on a regular basis?
What is Neglect
300
What is the second step to take when you've recognized a problem?
What is inform authorities.
300
Is it better if child abuse is recognised earlier or later?
Earlier. It gives them more time to begin healing.
400
Is child abuse becoming a bigger problem in Calgary?
Yes. Child abuse increased in our city last year.
400
What is a reason child abuse goes unreported?
What is, they feel it's none of their business and don't want to interfere in someone else's family
400
What kind of abuse could possibly be taking place if the child is fearful or anxious of doing something wrong
What is emotional abuse
400
What is the forth step to taken when you've recognised a problem?
What is keep a copy of all documentation.
400
What are one of the things child abuse can effect when the child grows up?
What is either the ability to have healthy relationships, function at home, or function at school
500
What are the total number of cases filed for females sexually abused in Calgary last year
What is 180 cases
500
True or false, people are scared to report child abuse because they think the family will find out it was them that reported it?
What is true
500
What kind of abuse could possibly be taking place if the child is often wearing inappropriate clothing. Ex. a winter jacket in the middle of summer
What is physical abuse. This is to cover up the injuries.
500
What is one of the ways to talk to a child who has been abused?
What is either avoid denial and remain calm, don't interrogate or reassure the child.
500
Children who have been abused often grow up feeling their not good enough and don't deserve more, why?
They feel worthless or damaged