Types of Abuse
Failing to meet a child’s basic needs.
What is neglect?
Poor hygiene/stealing food/lack of sufficient clothing
what type of policy allows families to observe at any time?
Open door policy
Spanking, slapping, or shaking in a classroom can be considered
Corporal punishment (spanking/hitting)
Verbal attacks that harm a child’s self-worth
what is emotional abuse?
A child showing delayed emotional or physical development and little connection to the parent may be facing what
emotional abuse
This technology tool is used to help prevent child abuse
CCTV
actions that can be emotional or verbal abuse
Yelling or shaming a child
Non-accidental physical harm, like hitting.
what is physical abuse?
A baby or toddler who is overly passive, rarely cries, or does not respond to attention may show this
emotional withdrawal or neglect
The room environment moves and changes around to help catch?
Blind spots
What can be an appropriate touch when responding to safety
Redirecting a child with gentle physical support
Any sexual act involving a child.
what is sexual abuse?
A child refuses to change clothes or walk uncomfortably may be showing signs of
Sexual abuse
These procedures help ensure staff are safe to work with children?
Staff screening/background checks
What can be forced actions of affection
Forcing hugs, kisses, or lap-sitting
Abuse occurring in places like schools or programs.
what is Institutional abuse
Unexplained bruises, flinching when touched, or fear of going home may be signs of
Physical abuse
The practice of ratio, sign in/out sheets, and visual supervision ensure what?
Child accountability and supervision
Hugging, hand holding, or sitting on a teachers lap is only appropriate when it is?
initiated by a child