Title: Understanding Types of Child Abuse and What You Can Do to Stop It
Headings: Recognizing Types of Child Abuse and How to Respond
Recognizing Types of Child Abuse and How to Respond
Neglect
Physical abuse
Emotional and psychological abuse
Sexual abuse
What to do if you suspect child abuse
Risk factors that lead to child abuse
How to help children who have been abused
What happens to children who have been abused?

Content: It becomes abusive when they’re recurring and persistent. Children who are emotionally abused may show the following signs: being anxious or afraid
appearing withdrawn or emotionally distant
showing behavior extremes, such as compliance then aggressiveness
showing age-inappropriate behavior, such as sucking a thumb in elementary or middle school
lack of attachment to a parent or caregiver
Sexual abuse
Sexual abuse is any act that forces or coerces a child into participating in sexual activities. Sexual abuse can occur even when a child isn’t touched. Actions that cause sexual arousal in another person as the result of a child’s behavior or actions are also considered sexual abuse. Examples of sexual abuse include: rape
penetration, including oral sex
non-penetrative sexual contact, such as touching, kissing, rubbing, or masturbating
telling dirty or inappropriate jokes or stories
forcing or inviting a child to undress
watching others perform sexual acts with children or asking a child to watch sexual acts
flashing or exposing yourself to a child
encouraging sexually inappropriate behavior
grooming a child for future sexual contact
Children who are sexually abused may show the following signs: displaying sexual knowledge beyond their years
talking about being touched by another person
withdrawing from family or friends
running away
shying away from a specific person
protesting going to a specific place
having nightmares
wetting the bed after potty training
having a sexually transmitted infection
How to tell if a child may have been abused
Signs of child abuse can be hard to detect. Bruises, for example, can be a natural byproduct of playing or sports. Still, many children who have been abused show some shared symptoms.