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Child Abuse

Child Abuse. 258 Million. The cost of child abuse and neglect in the United States …EACH DAY. Beaten so badly she suffered brain damage. Burned by hot milk splashed in his face. A Child Called “It”. A true story by Dave Piltzer. Fatalities.

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Child Abuse

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  1. Child Abuse

  2. 258 Million • The cost of child abuse and neglect in the United States …EACH DAY Beaten so badly she suffered brain damage Burned by hot milk splashed in his face

  3. A Child Called “It” • A true story by Dave Piltzer

  4. Fatalities • Each day in the United States, more than 3 children die as a result of child abuse in the home. • 82% of the children who die are younger than five years of age. • More children (age four and younger) die from child abuse and neglect than any other single, leading cause of death for infants and young children.

  5. Punished for bed-wetting by tying him to the bed with wire Punched in the mouth by his father.

  6. Lighter burns Statistics Hand print across the face. 1 out of 3 females and 1 in 7 males will suffer from sexual abuse before 18. 96% of all abused children know their abuser. 79% of the perpetrators of child abuse are a parent or are in a parental role. Being abused or neglected as a child increases the likelihood of arrest as a juvenile by 53% and the likelihood of arrest for a violent crime as an adult by 38%.

  7. Eighty-five percent of sexual assaults on children are committed by someone the child knows and usually trusts • Child abuse is a very serious problem in every community nationwide. • Child abuse knows no boundaries. It happens in every class, race, ethnic group, educational, and economic group. No family is immune. • A report of child abuse is made – on average - every 10 seconds. • 36.7% of all women and 14.4% of all men in prison in the U.S were abused as children.

  8. Types of Child Abuse • Neglect • Physical • Sexual • Emotional

  9. Physical Abuse Behavioral indicators of physical abuse: wary of physical contact with adults, behavioral extremes (aggressive or withdrawn), frightened of parents, afraid to go home, cheating, stealing, lying (a sign that expectations in the home are too high), layered clothing. Physical indicators:unexplained bruises, burns, human bites, broken bones, missing hair, scratches. non-accidental injury of a child that leaves marks, scars, bruises, or broken bones.

  10. This boy died from bites and burns to his body. Human Bites

  11. Shaken Baby Syndrome Injury to an infant or toddler resulting from being shaken violently. Can occur with 3 rapid shakes.

  12. Symptoms of SBS Decreased muscle tone Irritability Decreased appetite, poor feeding, vomiting Grab-type bruises on arms and chest No smiling Seizures Inability to lift head Difficulty breathing

  13. SBS permanent injuries include • Brain Damage • Blindness • Seizures • Speech and learning disorders (mental retardation) • Cerebral palsy • Damage to neck vertebrae and spinal cord resulting in severe motor dysfunction, paralysis, and death.

  14. Why does it happen? Baby head is 15% of its body weight Baby’s brain tissue is softer Caregivers inadequately prepared for parenting. When a parent or caregiver loses control and becomes angry Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rULtaGkMIQE

  15. SKWA: Safe kid, walk away

  16. SBS Statistics 1 in 3 or 4 shaken babies dies from injuries within hours or days Survivors – only 15% escape permanent damage. Fathers and mom’s boyfriends account for 67% of SBS; paid caregivers 14%, mothers 9% SBS occurs prior to age 1 and seldom after age 2 (2-4 months at highest risk). Twins are at a higher risk than singletons.

  17. The Kelsey Briggs Story http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWow42TCwzg

  18. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Defined as “sudden death of an infant under one year which remains unexplained after a thorough case investigation.” Most frequently occurs between birth-4 months. Suspect abuse if child is over 6 months SIDS is NOT child abuse

  19. Sexual Abuse • Any inappropriate sexual exposure or touch by an adult to a child or an older child to a younger child. • This includes, but is not limited to: fondling, sexual intercourse, sexual assault, rape, date rape, incest, child prostitution, exposure, and pornography. It does not matter whether the victim was forced or tricked into any of the above, it is considered sexual abuse.

  20. Sexual Abuse Facts 1 in 4 juveniles are sexually abused 1 in 4 female child sexual assaults are reported 1 in 100 male child sexual assaults are reported Most reports are made by a third party.

  21. Pedophile Facts Average pedophile will have sexual contact with approximately 260 children during their lifetime. Pedophilia is incurable Over half of the sexually abused children become sexual abusers. 85+% are abused by people they trust and know.

  22. Sexual Abuse Signs Physical indicators of sexual abuse: difficulty in walking or sitting, torn, stained, or bloody underclothing, pain or itching in genital area, bruises or bleeding in rectal/genital area, venereal disease. Behavioral indicators of sexual abuse: age-inappropriate sexual knowledge/sexual touch, abrupt change in personality, withdrawn, poor peer relationships, unwilling to change for gym or participate in physical activities, promiscuous behavior/seductive behavior, drop in school performance/decline in school interest, sleep disturbances, regressive behavior (i.e., bed wetting).

  23. Sexual Assault of Children • Convicted rape and sexual assault offenders serving time in state prisons report that two-thirds of their victims were under the age of 18. • Among rape victims less than 12 years of age, 90% of the children knew the offender, according to police-recorded incident data. • Frequently, the person who sexually molests a child is also a child.

  24. Emotional Abuse – parental behavior, such as rejecting, terrorizing, berating, ignoring, or isolating a child, that causes, or is likely to cause, serious impairment of the physical, social, mental, or emotional capacities of the child. Also can be verbal abuse or not showing loving emotions (hugging, kissing, etc.) • Physical indicators of emotional abuse: speech disorders, lags in physical development, failure to thrive. • Behavioral indicators of emotional abuse: habit disorders (sucking, biting, rocking), conduct disorders (withdrawal, destructiveness, cruelty), sleep disorders or inhibition of play, behavior extremes (aggressive or passive).

  25. What is Child Neglect? • Failure to meet child’s needs: • Food • Appropriate clothing • Adequate shelter • A clean environment • Lack of medical attention • Poor hygiene • Nutritional neglect • abandonment

  26. Child Neglect • Physical indicators of neglect:constant hunger, underweight, poor hygiene, excessive sleepiness, lack of appropriate supervision, unattended physical problems or medical needs, abandonment, inappropriate clothing for weather conditions, bald patches on scalp. • Behavioral indicators of neglect:begging or stealing food, frequent sleepiness, delayed speech, talks with a whine, inappropriate affection, assumes adult responsibilities and concerns, doesn’t change expression

  27. ChildNeglect

  28. Influence of Substance Abuse • Nearly one-half of substantiated cases of child neglect and abuse are associated with parental alcohol or drug abuse. • It is estimated that one in every four children in the United States (28 million) are living in a household with an alcoholic adult. • Men and women serving time in the nation’s prisons and jails report a higher incidence of abuse as children that the general populations.

  29. Three major components of child abuse Child + Care Giver + Stress = Child Abuse

  30. STRESSORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CHILD • An unwanted child • A child that is different Handicapped A crying, irritable child • A hyperactive child • A child that reminds the parent or someone they do not like • A low birth-weight child

  31. Abused as a child Single parent Spouse is gone much of the time Divorce Alcohol or other drugs. Low self-esteem Isolation Husband uninvolved and critical Emotional immaturity Postpartum depression Unrealistic expectations Stress of unemployment Financial stress Other stresses of any kind. Mental illness STRESSORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PARENT:

  32. Prevention • Never discipline your child when your anger is out of control. • Participate in your child’s activities and get to know your child’s friends. • Never leave your child unattended, especially in the car. • Teach your child the difference between “good touches,” “bad touches” and “confusing touches.” • When your child tells you he or she doesn’t want to be with someone, this could be a red flag. Listen to them and believe what they say. • Be aware of changes in your child’s behavior or attitude, and inquire into it. • Teach your child what to do if you and your child become separated while away from home. • Teach your child the correct names of his/her private body parts. • Be alert for any talk that reveals premature sexual understanding. • Pay attention when someone shows greater than normal interest in your child. • Make certain your child’s school or day care center will release him/her only to you or someone you officially designate.

  33. Reporting of Abuse • Approximately 3 million reports of possible maltreatment are made to child protective service agencies each year. In calendar year 2000, these referrals concerned the welfare of approximately 5 million children. • The actual incidence of abuse and neglect is estimated to the three times greater than the number reported to authorities. • Child abuse is reported – on average – every 10 seconds. • An estimated 879,000 victims of maltreatment were substantiated after investigation by child protective service agencies in 2000. • Nine in 10 Americans polled regard child abuse as a serious problem, yet only 1 in 3 reported abuse when confronted with an actual situation.

  34. What to do. • Be open and understanding. • Don’t try to conduct an investigation, yourself. • If the child tells you of the sexual abuse immediately after it occurred, DO NOT bathe the child, or wash or change his or her clothes. • Let the child talk as much as he or she wishes. • Understand that the child is probably having mixed feelings. • Believe the child. • Explain what you will do next to help them.

  35. Reporting the abuse • Report the abuse. • Child Help ~~ 1-800-4-A-CHILD • Local Police • Child Protective Services ~~ 1-800-252-5400 • UNDER LAW, EVERYONE HAS A LEGAL OBLIGATION TO REPORT SUSPICION OR KNOWLEDGE OF CHLD ABUSE!!!!

  36. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8RzT0NiruQ • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnRmBD1I1kM • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKiCVBAFKcQ • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly2NJkb2gVQ

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