Child Abuse and Safeguarding Flashcards

1
Q

In the UK over 8000 children are physically abused each year- true/false?

A

true

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2
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5-6 deaths from child abuse each week in the UK- true/false?

A

false- 1-2 deaths

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3
Q

What are the four categories of child abuse?

A

Neglect
Physical
Emotion
Sexual

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4
Q

What is neglect?

A

persistent lack of appropriate care of children

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5
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What is emotional abuse?

A

parent/carer behaves in a way that seriously affects child’s emotional development

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6
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3 Examples of emotional abuse…

A

constant rejection
denial of affection
bullying

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7
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What is physical abuse?

A

definite knowledge or reasonable suspicion that injury was inflicted or knowingly not prevented

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8
Q

3 examples of physical abuse…

A

hitting
kicking
shaking

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9
Q

What things children need ?

A
nourishment
love
education
safety
stimulation
warmth
medical attention
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10
Q

What is sexual abuse?

A

involvement of dependent/developmentally immature children and adolescents in sexual activities they do not comprehend and are unable to give informed consent or that violate social taboos of family rules

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11
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What is the legal age of consent?

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16 years

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12
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3 features/indicators of neglect…

A

school absence- no reason
severe nappy rash
poorly clothed- inappropriate protection from weather

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13
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3 features/indicators of physical abuse…

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unexplained injuries
bruises
human bites

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14
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3 features/indicators of sexual abuse…

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sexually active young people
refusal to attend school
unexpected fear or distrust of an adult

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15
Q

Emotional abuse is always easy to identify- true/false?

A

false

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16
Q

Domestic violence is widespread- true/false?

17
Q

Children are more likely to show aggression if they witness domestic abuse- true/false?

18
Q

Risk factors for abuse in parents…

A

alcohol drug abuse
mental health problems
parents abused as child

19
Q

risk factors for abuse in children…

A

siblings abused
preterm/low birth weight
excessive crying

20
Q

Environmental factors of abuse…

A

social exclusion
private fostering
internet

21
Q

What should you do if you have concerns?

A

Share them, record them, and discuss with senior

22
Q

duty of confidence should be obstructive to safeguard children- true/false?

A

false- always report!