1-Child why to say no to child abuse-Abuse.ppt

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1. CHILD
ABUSE

2. FOUR ISSUES OF ABUSE…
1. PHYSICAL ABUSE
3. EMOTIONAL ABUSE
2. SEXUAL ABUSE
4. NEGLECT
Abuse is cyclical in nature. That means it often
runs in cycles: the great-grandparents abused the
grandparents, and grandparents abused the
parents, and parents abuse their children, and the
children will eventually turn out to be abusers also.
Abuse is a “learned” behavior. The potential
“abuser” needs to learn an alternative method to
abusive behaviors. This happens with education
OR therapy interventions, not just desire not to
abuse.

4. Bruises, lacerations and abrasions,
skeletal injuries, head injuries, and
internal injuries from hitting, shaking,
twisting, pulling, punching, beating
with the hand or an object, biting,
force feeding, and kicking.
Burns from cigarettes,
hot liquids, confinement ropes or
irons.
PHYSICAL ABUSE…

6. Because emotional abuse
attacks the child's psyche and
self-concept, the victim comes
to see him or herself as
unworthy of love and affection.
Children who are constantly
shamed, humiliated, terrorized
or rejected suffer at least as
much, if not more, than if they
had been physically assaulted.
An infant who is being severely
deprived of basic emotional
nurturing, even though
physically well cared for, can
fail to thrive and can eventually
die. Less severe forms of early
emotional deprivation may
produce babies who grow into
anxious and insecure children
who are slow to develop or who
might have low self-esteem.
Abusing a victim emotionally is considered a
pattern of behavior that can seriously
interfere with a child's positive development.
Emotional abuse is probably the least
understood of all child abuse, and can be the
cruelest and most destructive of all types of
abuse. It includes rejecting, ignoring,
isolating, terrorizing, and corrupting.
EMOTIONAL ABUSE…

8. Child sexual abuse is any
sexual act with a child
performed by an adult or an
older child. This might be
fondling the child's genitals;
getting the child to fondle an
adult's genitals; mouth to
genital contact; rubbing an
adult's genitals on the child;
or actually penetrating the
child's vagina or anus with a
body part or object.
Other forms of abuse can
also occur that are not as
easy to detect. These
include showing an adult's
genitals to a child, showing
the child pornographic or
"dirty" pictures or
videotapes, or using the
child as a model to make
pornographic materials.
Child molesters often “groom” their victims by giving
them attention, affection, or gifts. The trauma can be
so great, the victim may even “repress” the memory.
Child molesters are most often someone the child
knows…and NOT a stranger.
SEXUAL
ABUSE

10. Not meeting a child's essential needs for food,
clothing, and shelter is the most basic form of
neglect. But there are many other forms. Parents
may not obtain preventive dental or medical care for
the child, such as vaccinations and routine physical
examinations. Parents may delay obtaining medical
care when the child is ill, putting the child at risk of
more severe illness and even death. Parents may not
make sure the child attends school or is privately
schooled. Parents may leave a child in the care of a
person who is known to be abusive, or may leave a
young child unattended.
A hungry child with a
diaper heavy with urine
and feces, long past
changing time.
This little girl longs to go to school, but is
forced to stay home and care for an alcohol
dependent mother.
NEGLECT
The difference between abuse and
neglect is that abuse represents an
action against a child while neglect
represents a lack of action for the child.

11. VICTIM PROFILE…
From nearly 1,800,000 referrals of suspected child abuse, approximately 896,000
cases were verified as abuse, which constituted an annual incidence of 5.7 per
1000 children. The victims often hide the abuse to protect the offender, either
because they have been threatened or because they are fearful.
Approximately:
60% were victims of neglect
20% were victims of physical
abuse
10% were victims of sexual
abuse
7% were victims of emotional
abuse
While the rate of White victims of child abuse or
neglect was 10.7 per 1,000 children of the same
race, the rate for American Indian or Alaska Natives
was 21.7 per 1,000 children and for African-
Americans 20.2 per 1,000 children.
Children ages birth to 3 years
had the highest rates of
victimization. Girls were slightly
more likely to be victims than
boys, but boys suffered more
serious injuries.

12. Being a single parent, being poor, having problems with drug or alcohol
abuse, or having a mental health problem such as a personality disorder,
depression, trouble coping with stress, a hot temper, immaturity, little
knowledge of parenting skills, having feelings of isolation, or low self-esteem
can make a parent more likely to neglect or abuse a child…but it comes in all
looks, and crosses over all social, educational, age, and economic levels.
OFFENDER PROFILE…
If abuser is not a family
member or friend, it is often a
caregiver or someone in a
service-oriented profession or
position. May be over-
protective or possessive. May
be dominating or have
unrealistic expectations of a
child.
Perpetrator has history of
being abused themselves.
May have difficulty with
emotions and interpersonal
skills. They seek power and
control.

13. Unusual sexual behavior or knowledge
Eating and/or sleeping pattern changes
Change in school performance and relationships
with peers
Inappropriate touching of others
Compulsive behaviors or extreme tantrums
Promiscuity, prostitution or substance abuse
Suicidal thoughts and/or depression
Chronic somatic problems such as stomach
aches, vomiting, or headaches.
Affectionless or overly affectionate
Aggressive behaviors at school or toward
siblings, possessions, or pets
Destruction of property, arson, vandalism, truancy
Tries to make people angry at them
Withdrawn or social isolated
Clinging – a need for reassurance
Verbally abusive
Angry, hateful, negative attitude
May hurt themselves; self destructive activities
Age regression or infantile behavior
Note...
One or more of these characteristics
present at any given time does not
necessarily indicate child sexual abuse.
In cases of abuse, these behaviors
overlap and are frequently excessive,
for a substantial period of time.
SYMPTOMS OF ABUSE…

14. Factors research has shown to influence the
effects of abuse:
Age of the child when the abuse happened;
younger is usually more harmful. Who
committed the abuse; effects are generally worse
when it was a parent, step-parent or trusted adult
than a stranger. Whether the child told anyone,
and if so, the person's response.
 Doubting,
ignoring, blaming and shaming responses can be
extremely harmful - in some cases even more
than the abuse itself. Whether or not violence
was involved, and if so, how severe. How long
the abuse went on. Whether the abuse involved
deliberately humiliating the child. How "normal"
such abuse was in the extended family and local
culture. Whether the child had loving family
members, and/or knew that someone loved her
or him. Whether the child had some good
relationships - with siblings, friends, teachers,
coaches, etc.
Whether the child had any relationships in which
"negative" feelings were acceptable, and could
be expressed and managed safely and
constructively.
Victims may have experienced
dissociation (feeling separate from
their body) and may even have delayed
recall of the abuse. They often have
behavioral difficulties, increased
incidence of juvenile delinquency and
adult criminality, alcohol and drug
abuse problems, physical health
problems, poor mental and emotional
health, social difficulties with peers
and adults, and display abusive
behavior toward others (especially
their own children).
EFFECTS OF ABUSE…

15. Münchausen Syndrome
by Proxy
was named after an 18th
century dignitary named
Baron von Munchausen
who was known for telling
exaggerated stories.
Individuals who exhibit the
characteristics of this
syndrome fabricate,
exaggerate, or cause
illness or sickness, usually
of their own child. MSBP is
a form of child abuse and
can prove fatal. The abuser
is most often the mother.
Children subjected to this
form of abuse may be
hospitalized repeatedly and
undergo numerous
surgeries.
MUNCHAUSEN SYNDROME BY PROXY
Researchers first began to recognize this pattern
of abuse in the 1970s. The exact psychological
basis for MSBP is not known. Some people believe
it is a complex way of seeking attention. The
mother plays the role of a dedicated and attentive
caregiver, a constant bedside martyr who
sacrifices her own time and happiness to sit,
worry, and care about her child. She receives
praise for her dedication and stamina in putting
her child’s needs above her own day after day.

16. State law requires any person who suspects that a child has been
physically or sexually abused or neglected to report it promptly to the
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.
Do not use e-mail to report cases of abuse. Do not investigate yourself.
If there is an emergency, call local law enforcement immediately.
Individuals working with children can forfeit their license or certification for
failure to report suspected abuse.
CHILDHELP USA® NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE
1-800-4-A-CHILD® 24 HOURS A DAY
Help Stop
Child Abuse
Call the Abuse/Neglect Hotline at
1-800-652-1999
Calling from Outside of Nebraska
402-595-1324
REPORT CHILD ABUSE…
Some people are afraid to make this phone call, for fear
that police rush in and tear apart families. Wrong! Your
call will prompt an investigation, and may save a child.
This phone call can be made anonymously.

17. CHILD
ABUSE
Child abuse statistics are reported by the National Clearinghouse on
Child Abuse and Neglect or NCCAN. Information is collected on
studies conducted by the federally funded Third National Incidence
Study (NIS-3) OF 2002, and updated in 2005.

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