1. Child Abuse

2. What would you do if your baby wouldn’t stop crying?

3. What is child abuse? Any mistreatment or neglect that results in emotional or physical injury.

4. Types of child abuse

5. Physical Abuse Deliberately injuring a child by hitting, shaking, kicking, burning, or throwing objects at the child.

6. Emotional Abuse Deliberately injuring a child’s self-concept and emotional well-being. Involves verbal attacks, threats.

7. Sexual Abuse Any sexual contact with a child such as incest, fondling, exposure, obscene language, or inappropriate touching.

8. Neglect Failing to adequately provide for the child’s safety, physical, and emotional needs.

9. - Stress is a a major factor in child abuse. - What are some things that could cause stress for a parent?

10. Physical Signs - Bruises- Burns - Welts- Missing hair - Broken Bones

11. How might a child act who is being abused? -Aggression - Withdrawn - Unusual fears - Crave attention - Hunger - Stealing

12. How might an abusive adult act? - Defensive - Tells conflicting stories - Punish child in public - Lack of concern for child - Name calling

13. What are some ways that child abuse can be prevented?

14. -No teen pregnancies- Education - Parental Preparedness- Relief sources

15. How can victims get help? - Call National abuse hotline 1-800-422- 4453 -Talk to a trusted adult, teacher or church leader - Talk to a counselor - Family service agencies - Child protective services - Support groups