Characteristics of Child Abuse

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Different types of child abuse|Characteresitics of child abuse| Online abuse|Online abuse happens over the internet, this could be through a computer online, using social network, online games, or even using a mobile phone. Children and young adults suffering from this kind of abuse may experiencing cyber bullying, grooming, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation or emotional abuse.| Sexual abuse|Sexual abuse is when a child is forced or persuaded to take part in sexual activities, this doesn’t have to be physical contact, and it can happen online. Sometimes the child won’t understand what is happening to them is abuse, they may not even understand that its wrong.| Physical abuse|Physical abuse is deliberately hurting a child causing injuries such as bruises, broken bones, cuts and burns.It isn’t accidental - children who are physically abused suffer violence such as being hit, kicked, poisoned, burned, slapped or having objects thrown at them. Shaking or hitting babies can cause non-accidental head injuries. Sometimes parents or carers will make up or cause the symptoms of illness in their child, perhaps giving them medicine they don’t need and making the child unwell – this is known as fabricated or induced illness.| Child neglect|Neglect is the ongoing failure to meet a child's basic needs. A child may be left hungry or dirty, without adequate clothing, shelter, supervision, medical or health care. A child may be put in danger or not protected from physical or emotional harm. They may not get the love, care and attention they need from their parents. A child who's neglected will often suffer from other abuse as well. Neglect is dangerous and can cause serious, long-term damage - even death.| Bullying and Cyberbullying|Bullying is behaviour that hurts someone else – such as name calling, hitting, pushing, spreading rumours, threatening or undermining someone. It
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