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Abuse
Question:
What is abuse?
Answer:
Abuse represents an action against a child. It is an act of
commission. Generally, abuse is categorized as follows:
1. Physical Abuse: The non-accidental injury or death of a child
2. Sexual Abuse: Any act of sexual nature upon or
with a child.
3. Emotional Abuse: Chronic attitude or acts,
which interfere with the psychological and social development of
a child.
Neglect
Question:
What is neglect?
Answer:
Neglect is failure to act on behalf of a child. It is an act of
omission. Inadequate or dangerous parenting practices often
result in neglect. Neglect may not produce visible signs and
usually occurs over a period of time. Generally, neglect is
physical or emotional in nature.
1. Physical Neglect: Failure to meet the basic
requirements for a child's physical development
such as supervision, housing,
clothing, medical attention, nutrition, and emotional support.
2. Emotional Neglect: Failure to provide the emotional
support or affection necessary to a
child’s psychological and social
development.
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