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Child Abuse – A Guide to Parents & Caregivers
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In This Article
What Is Child Abuse?
Types of Child Abuse
Causes of Child Abuse and Neglect
Domestic Violence
Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Untreated Mental Illness
Lack of Parenting Skills
Stress and Lack of Support
How Can You Tell Whether Your Child Has Been a Victim of Abuse?
Signs to Watch Out for
Physical Abuse
Emotional Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Effects of Child Abuse
Tips for Child’s Caregiver
How to Stop Child Abuse?
Tips for Helping Abused Child
Child Abuse Reporting
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Content: The highest risk of child abuse is to children who are five years and below. When both parents are out to work, the child is often entrusted to the care of a babysitter, a crèche or a family member. In this case, it is natural for the parents to be concerned about the child’s safety. Types of Child Abuse
There are many ways in which a child may be maltreated or abused, and these include sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse and neglect. Physical abuse occurs when a parent or a caregiver causes deliberate physical injury to a child
When a child is exploited for a sexual purpose or is involved in a sexual act, sexual abuse occurs
If a child’s social and mental development is compromised by a parent, it is called emotional abuse. Neglect of a child occurs when the parent or caregiver does not carry out necessary care and support activities necessary for a child. Causes of Child Abuse and Neglect
Abuse of children can occur in several circumstances. Here are some scenarios where a child may be victimised: Domestic Violence
Children who are part of households where there is frequent domestic violence are prone to becoming victims of abuse themselves. Men who abuse their female partners are responsible for abusing the children in their homes too.