Child Safeguarding Flashcards

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Q

What are the main categories of child abuse?

A

Emotional
Sexual
Neglect
Physical

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What are common features on a history that indicate abuse?

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Recurrent missed appointments
Delay in development
Recurrent injuries/infections
Poor school attendance
Inconsistent accounts
Disclosure
Behavioural spectrum (noisy/quiet )

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What are some features of an examination that indicate physical abuse?

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Unexplained injuries
Poor dental hygiene
Smelly
STIs
Signs of sexual activity in under 13
Lack of development

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4
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What are the common risk factors for child abuse? ( Triad of vulnerability)

A

Domestic abuse
Mental illness of parent/carer
Parental drug and alcohol abuse

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What are some examples of Adverse Childhood Experiences?

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Abuse
Domestic violence
Mental illhealth
Incarceration
Substance abuse
Parental divorce

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