Child Abuse

Question 1

are serious public health problems and adverse childhood experiences (ACES). They can have long-term impacts on health, opportunity, and wellbeing.

Answer 1

Child abuse and neglect

Question 2

Four common types of abuse and neglect

Answer 2

Physical abuse
Sexual Abuse
Emotional Abuse
Neglect

Question 3

is the intentional use of physical force that can result in physical injury. Examples include hitting, kicking, shaking, burning, or other shows of force against a child.

Answer 3

Physical Abuse

Question 4

involves pressuring or forcing a child to engage in sexual acts. It includes behaviors such as fondling, penetration, and exposing a child to other sexual activities.

Answer 4

Sexual Abuse

Question 5

refers to behaviors that harm a child’s self-worth or emotional well-being. Examples include name-calling, shaming, rejecting, withholding love, and threatening.

Answer 5

Emotional Abuse

Question 6

is the failure to meet a child’s basic physical and emotional needs. These needs include housing, food, clothing, education access to medical care, and having feelings validated and appropriately responded to.

Answer 6

Neglect