Module 1:
Define the following terms and give an example of each: physical abuse, sexual abuse, and emotional neglect.
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Physical Abuse
The mistreatment of a child by a person responsible for the child's welf
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Module 1:
Define the following terms and give an example of each: physical abuse, sexual abuse, and emotional neglect.
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Physical Abuse
The mistreatment of a child by a person responsible for the child's welfare that results in injury or harm to the child.
Ex: Slapping, hitting, shaking or shoving
Beating w/belt, shoe, or other object
Painful punishment: kneeling, standing for a long time
Sexual Abuse
Sexual contact or interaction between a child and an adult or older child. Includes indecent exposure, fondling, touching sexual organs, forcible rape, sodomy, exploitation, and showing pornography.
Ex: Using a child in pornography
Having intercourse or oral sex w/child
Emotional Neglect
Failure to provide support, acceptance, attention, warmth, supervision and normal living experiences for a child to the extent that the child is impaired in ability to function normally in performance and behavior.
Ex: Not allowing child to have friends
Name calling
Not allowing child to eat, drink, use bathroom
From the section titled, "Child Neglect," describe child neglect and list four examples
of child neglect.
1.Leaving a child alone
2. Leaving a child in a place that is not safe
3. Lack of attention
4. Not providing clothing, food, or shelter
Indicator: Unexplained bruises or
welts
Physical Indicator of Physical Abuse
Indicator: Delinquency
Behavioral Indicator of Physical Neglect
Indicator: Failure to thrive
Physical Indicator of Emotional Abuse or
Neglect
Indicator: Withdrawal, fantasy, or
infantile behavior
Behavioral Indicator of Sexual Abuse
Indicator: Wary (cautious) of adult contact
Behavioral Indicator of Physical Abuse
Indicator: Torn, shredded, stained,
or bloody underclothing
Physical Indicator of Sexual Abuse
Indicator: Neurotic traits (sleep
disorders, inhibition of
play)
Behavioral Indicator of Emotional Abuse or
Neglect
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