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Child abuse and child neglect can come from a
child's parents, guardians, teachers, health
providers or other adults who have access to the
child. Child abuse can be either physical,
such as hitting, slapping, sexual acts, malnutrition
or burning, or it can be psychological, such as
sexual contact, confinement, ignoring or bullying.
Child neglect is a form of child abuse resulting
from a neglecting the normal and necessary needs of a
child. Child neglect can include not providing
needed medical attention or medication, not providing
proper nourishment, not allowing for normal child
development, not providing a sanitary environment, not
providing an adequate education, not providing for
normal needs, not providing any special needs the
child may have, etc.
Abuse or neglect is not confined just to poor
families or single parents. It occurs across all
classes of society and can happen in the nicest of
homes. A child who is subjected to abuse is more
likely to abuse his or her children as an adult.
Child abuse is a serious crime and, if it is
suspected, it should be reported to your State's child
services agency immediately.
A child may not express that he or she is being
abused to others. Therefore, it is important
to be aware of the symptoms that child abuse is
occurring. The following may be signs of child
abuse and should be investigated if they are seen in
a child:
- Excessive or persistent bruising
- Scars or burns
- Unexplained injuries
- Emotional withdrawal
- Appearance of promiscuity
- Preoccupation with sex
- Fear of parents or guardian
- Violence or aggressiveness
- Speech problems
- Extreme shyness
- Uncleanliness or unkempt
- Unhealthiness
- Signs of lice or fleas
- Stunted emotional growth
- Lack of energy
- Extremely thin
- Appearance of influence of drugs
- Rarely seen outside of home or school
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• A Duty To Report Child Abuse, Neglect Springfield NewsLeader
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