Children In Especially Difficult Circumstances

Question 1

Define CEDCs

Answer 1

These are children whose basic needs are not met for a variety of reasons and circumstances either at home,in the community or country.

Question 2

List the basic needs that would not have been met for a child to be consired to be in an especially difficult situation.

Answer 2

-food
-shelter
-education
-security
-healthcare

Question 3

What is an orphan

Answer 3

A child below the age of 18 who has lost a parent.

Question 4

What is a vulnerable child?

Answer 4

A child who has limited access to the basic needs.

Question 5

List the categories of children in especially difficult situations.

Answer 5

-street children
-abandoned or neglected children
-orphans
-children with imprisoned mothers
-child addicts
-child prostitutes

Question 6

What are the underlying causes of CEDCs?

Answer 6

-Gender based violence
-Violence against children
-increasing urbanisation
-child marriages
-child abuse
-sexual abuse
-HIV/AIDS
-Gender inequality
-Poor health services

Question 7

Define Child Abuse

Answer 7

Maybe physical, emotional or sexual resulting in loss of self-esteem and humiliation, school loss, permanent physical and mental injury or death.