Child Abuse

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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KOB.comMeeting: More training needed for police in child abuse preventionLas Cruces Sun NewsIt also became clear at the forum that greater community involvement is needed to put a stop to child abuse. Sgt. Joe Reynaud, an investigator with the Do a CYFD Hosts Forum Regarding Child Abuse In Dona Ana CountyKFOX El Paso1 Year Old Dead After Dona Ana County Dad Accused Of Drunken DrivingKFOX El Pasoall 157 news articles raquo
• Mother, Boyfriend Face Child Abuse Charges In Custer County NewsOK.com
Mother, boyfriend face child abuse charges in Custer CountyNewsOK.comJason Paul Ferguson, 28, is charged in Custer County with child abuse, and the 22 month old girl39s mother, Gabrielle Jaine Silcott, 22, is charged with Weatherford Couple Jailed in Abuse of Infantnews9.com KWTVall 5 news articles raquo
• Trial Set For Goodyear Couple In Child Abuse Case KSWTTV
Trial set for Goodyear couple in child abuse caseKSWT TVMaricopa County prosecutors say 41 year old Raul Varela faces two counts of child abuse and his 40 year old wife, Tricia Varela, faces four counts of child October trial date set for couple facing child abuse chargesAZ Central.comall 7 news articles raquo
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KEZI TVHartwig Parents Sentenced for Child AbuseKEZI TVIn court documents, the 9 year old victim described the abuse to investigators. He said he was was often required to sleep outside on the porch, and more raquo