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    child abuse

    noun

    • 1. physical maltreatment or sexual molestation of a child: "the campaign urges action over a sickening report on child abuse"
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  3. Child abuse is when a child is harmed by an adult or another child, physically, sexually or emotionally. Learn how to spot the signs, report the abuse and get support from the NSPCC.

    • Physical Abuse
    • Sexual Abuse
    • Emotional Abuse
    • Neglect

    Physical abuse is when someone hurts a child or young person on purpose. Examples of physical abuse are: 1. hitting, slapping, shaking or throwing 2. burning or scalding 3. drowning, suffocating or choking 4. pushing or kicking 5. inappropriate restraint or false imprisonment 6. using physical force to discipline 7. misusing medication 8. fabricati...

    Sexual abuse is when a child is enticed or forced to take part in sexual activities. This kind of abuse does not always involve a high level of violence and the child may or may not be aware of what is happening. The abuse may be committed by adult men and women, or by other children. Examples of sexual abuse are: 1. causing or inciting a child to ...

    Emotional abuse happens in many different ways. It can affect how a young person or child feels about themselves, or how they fit in with friends, at school, or where they live. Examples of emotional abuse are: 1. being made to feel inadequate, worthless or unloved 2. being unfairly blamed 3. being bullied, including over the internet (cyber-bullyi...

    Neglect is when a child or young person’s basic needs are persistently not being met by their parent or guardian. These basic needs include: 1. adequate food, clothing and shelter 2. protection from physical and emotional harm or danger 3. adequate supervision (including not being left at home alone) 4. access to appropriate medical care including ...

  4. May 9, 2023 · Child abuse is the wrongful treatment of a child by a parent or caregiver. It may be physical, emotional, sexual, or neglectful, and can cause harm to a child's health, welfare, and self-respect.

    • Elizabeth Plumptre
  5. Child abuse is any intentional harm or mistreatment of a child under age 18. Learn the types of abuse, the signs to look for and the impact on a child's health and well-being.

  6. May 19, 2022 · Child abuse is any intentional harm or mistreatment to a child under 18 years old. It can take many forms, such as physical, sexual, emotional, medical or neglect, and has serious consequences for the child's health and well-being.

  7. If you're worried about a child, it can be hard to know what to do. We've got information and advice on different types of child abuse, how to spot the signs and what you can do to help keep children safe.

  8. Sep 19, 2022 · Child maltreatment is the abuse and neglect that occurs to children under 18 years of age. It includes physical, emotional, sexual, neglect and exploitation, and can cause serious harm to children's health, development and well-being.