Child Protection Flashcards
1
Q
define child abuse
A
action by another person that causes significant harm to the child
2
Q
four types of child abuse categories
A
physical
neglect
sexual
emotion
3
Q
define neglect
A
failure to provide for child’s basic needs e.g. food, warmth, love, etc.
4
Q
presentation of neglect
A
hungry
unkept
5
Q
how to assess whether sexual abuse has taken place
A
Brook traffic light tool
6
Q
what is emotional abuse linked to?
A
ADHD
autism
7
Q
toxic trio
A
domestic abuse
alcohol/drug misuse
mental health problems
