Child abuse

Question 1

List and describe various forms of child abuse: how do these forms of abuse impact children?

Answer 1

Physical, sexual, neglect, emotional (tied to exposure to family violence)

IMPACT: higher incarceration, eating disorders, drug/alcohol abuse, institutionalized

Question 2

Physical abuse:

Answer 2

DELIBERATE, unreasonable force

Question 3

Sexual abuse:

Answer 3

• done for the gratification of another

- involves coercion, manipulation

Question 4

Neglect:

Answer 4

• failure to provide for child’s basic needs
• act of omission by guardian resulting in harm to child
• physical health/development/safety is threatened

Question 5

Emotional abuse:

Answer 5

most difficult to recognize:

• scapegoating, rejection, verbal attack/threats, insults, humiliation
• can be separate or concurrent with other forms of abuse
• INCLUDES emotional harm caused by witnessing family violence