Types Of Abuse. Flashcards
Define abuse.
An act, or failure to act, that causes another significant harm.
Definition of neglect.
When a child’s needs are repeatedly not met.
Examples of neglect.
Failing basic needs-eg food, shelter,clothes.
Poor environment
Poor hygiene
Unexplained weight.
Signs of neglect.
Dirty child
Stealing toys
Withdrawn
New behaviour shown
Definition of emotional abuse.
When a child’s emotional developemt or wellbeing has been negatively impacted.
Examples of emotional abuse.
Humiliating a child
Threatening a child
Manipulating a child
Blaming a child
Being sarcastic to a child
Insulting a child
Signs of emotional abuse.
Withdrawal
Isolated
Doesn’t understand emotions
No confidence
Not showing emotions.
Definition of physical abuse.
When an individual has been physically injured.
Examples of physical abuse.
Burns
Cuts
Hitting
Pushing
Fgm
Shouting
Beating
Signals of physical abuse.
Flinching
Wearing long sleeves
Isolation
Physical defects
Abusive to others.
Definition of online abuse.
Behaviour online that has a humiliating,intimidating or humiliating effect on a person.
Examples of online abuse.
Cyber bullying
Emotional blackmail
Cyber sex trafficking
Pornography
Self harm
Criminal activity
Sign of online abuse.
Missing school
Low confidence
New relationship with phone
Quick mood change
Definiton of domestic abuse.
Abuse that involves adults that cause physical,emotional and economic harm.
Examples of domestic abuse.
Physical or sexual abuse
Harassing
Gaslighting
Online abuse
Rough handling
Stalking.
Signs of domestic abuse
Withdrawn
Little contact with others
More makeup
Different clothes.
Not wanting to go home
Children may show domestic abuse through play.
Definition of sexual abuse.
When a child has been exploited from sexual purposes.
Examples of sexual abuse.
Rape
Inappropriate images of a child.
Grooming
Forced kissing
Unwanted touching
Signs of sexual abuse.
Bleeding
Discharge
Burns and cuts around the wrists neck or genitals
Being afraid of a certain gender
Knowledge they shouldn’t have
Hurt going to the toilet.
