CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT STANDARD 3 OBJECTIVE 1E

CHILD ABUSE 1.When is it not ok to keep a child’s confidence? 1.When you think there has been abuse of any kind 2.Fear is one of the main reasons why children don’t tell about abuse 3.Abuse victims are often abused by people they know

RESPONSIBILITY OF A CHILDCARE WORKER 1.Abuse and neglect reports can be made through Child Protective Services 2.In the child care center, teachers and assistants should report abuse and neglect to the head teacher 3.If you report the abuse, your name remains confidential

TYPES OF ABUSE

PHYSICAL DESCRIBE Physical abuse inflicted on purpose SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Bruises, bites, burns or other injuries

EMOTIONAL DESCRIBE Verbally assaulting Ignoring Rejecting Isolating Exploiting or corrupting Terrorizing SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Refuse to talk Excessive clingy Crying or fear Bullying Withdraw Destructive behavior

SEXUAL DESCRIBE Forcing a child to observe or engage in sexual activities with an adult. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Problems sitting or walking Complains about itching Pain Uncomfortable or swelling in genitals Bruises on mouth, throat, genitals Pain urinating Withdrawal

NEGLECT DESCRIBE Not given the basic needs of life, for example, deprived of food, medical care, shelter, clothing, or supervision SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Clothing inappropriate for weather Uncleanliness Act hungry

SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME Injury to a baby caused by being shaken violently and repeatedly. Shaking can cause swelling of the brain, internal bleeding, detached retinas leading to blindness, mental retardation, and death When you get frustrated, what can you do? Call a friend or parent to help, take child for a ride