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By: Lydia Bolls, Kelsey DeMott , Jessica Grandlinard , Jillian Rogers, and Cori Timmons

By: Lydia Bolls, Kelsey DeMott , Jessica Grandlinard , Jillian Rogers, and Cori Timmons. Defining Child Abuse.

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By: Lydia Bolls, Kelsey DeMott , Jessica Grandlinard , Jillian Rogers, and Cori Timmons

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  1. By: Lydia Bolls, Kelsey DeMott, Jessica Grandlinard, Jillian Rogers, and Cori Timmons

  2. Defining Child Abuse • Harm or threatened harm to a child’s health or welfare that occurs through nonaccidental physical or mental injury, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, or maltreatment, by a parent, a legal guardian, or any other person responsible for the child’s health or welfare.

  3. Statistics • 65% of children in the United States have been abused. • 75% emotionally, 25% physically or sexually • Abuse is a leading cause of child fatalities.

  4. Types of Abuse • Physical • Sexual • Emotional • Neglect • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2lZsmrFT4g&feature=related

  5. Recognizing Abuse • Physical • Unexplained burns, bites, bruises, broken bones, or black eyes, or faded bruises after absence • Frightened of the parents and protests or cries when it is time to go home • Shrinks at the approach of adults

  6. Recognizing Abuse • Sexual • Difficulty walking or sitting • Suddenly refuses to change for gym or to participate in physical activities • Sudden change in appetite • Bizarre, sophisticated, or unusual sexual knowledge or behavior • Becomes pregnant or contracts a venereal disease, particularly if under age 14

  7. Recognizing Abuse • Emotional • Extremes in behavior (overly compliant, demanding, extreme passivity, or aggression) • Either inappropriately adult or inappropriately infantile • Delayed in physical or emotional development • Attempted suicide • Lack of attachment to the parent

  8. Recognizing Abuse • Neglect • Frequently absent from school • Begs or steals food or money • Lacks needed medical care • Is consistently dirty and has severe body odor • Lacks sufficient clothing • Abuses alcohol or other drugs • States that there is no one at home to provide care

  9. Effects of Abuse • The children who suffer from abuse develop self-destructive behaviors and thoughts by trying to deal with the abuse. • Some children blame and question themselves.

  10. Effects of Abuse • What Abuse Does to Children • Feelings of Guilt • Violation • Loss of Control • Lowered Self-Esteem • Long Term Effects of Abuse • Emotional/Behavior problems • Poor performance in school • Further Abuse

  11. Effects of Abuse • List of the MANY Effects • Academic difficulties • Alcohol and drug abuse • Anxiety • Attention problems • Bad dreams • Concentration problems • Eating disorders • Social Withdrawal • Suicide attempts • Inappropriate age behavior

  12. If a child comes to you… • Don’t Panic • Listen • Don’t ask questions • Encourage the child • Reassure • Contact appropriate authorities

  13. If you suspect abuse… • Teachers are required by law to report suspected abuse. • Contact your local child protective services officer or law enforcement agency.

  14. Getting Treatment • There are several centers, organization, and programs to help children who are recovering from abuse. • www.Casa-CC.org • www.childhelp.org • www.theresNoExcuse.com • www.findcounseling.com/nation/child-abuse.html • www.angelfire.com/mi/oazamazao/abuselinks.html

  15. Activity • Divide into four groups. • Assign one type of abuse per group.(Emotional, Physical, Sexual, Neglect) • Create poster with 2-3 examples of how you would recognize the signs of abuse.

  16. Works Cited • www.carehouse.org/mandated-reporter/glossary.aspx • www.theabusesite.com/childabusestatistics.html • www.cyf.govt.nz/SuspectAbuse.htm • www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/factsheets/signs.cfm • http://www.safechild.org/childabuse5.htm • http://www.findcounseling.com/journal/child-abuse/child-abuse-effects.html • http://frcmo.org/EffectsofChildAbuse_124.aspx • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2lZsmrFT4g&feature=related • http://wikipedia.org/wiki/Child_abuse • http://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/factsheets/sighns.cfm

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