Identify the characteristics of different types of child abuse. There are four main types of child abuse; emotional, physical, sexual, and neglect. Emotional child abuse is in ways of the child’s behaviour. Emotional abuse does not leave physical marks on the child’s body, but does leave marks on their behaviour. Some signs to look for in a child’s behaviour is if the child is overly shy, or fearful, or maybe afraid of doing something wrong.
It helps prevent further harm to children from intentional physical or mental injury, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, or neglect by a person responsible for a child’s health or welfare. CPS provides care for children who do not have parents or guardians and children who have little parental care provided to them. In addition to these services, it also provides services to help youth in foster care make the transition to adulthood, places children in foster care, and adoptive
It can include sexual penetration of any part of the body with a penis, finger or any object, sexual exploitation, making threats about sexual activities, exposure to pornographic material, touching of breast or genitals, kissing, etc Signs & Symptoms; bruises around breasts or genitals, genital infections, unexplained vaginal or anal bleeding, torn, stained, or bloody underwear, disturbed sleep patterns, vulnerable adult appears withdrawn and fearful, inappropriate dressing, etc Emotional/Psychological: is where one person gains power and control over another through words and gestures which gradually undermine the other’s self-respect. Emotional abuse can be name-calling, blaming, screaming, making
Outcome 1 Know how to recognise signs of abuse The learner can: 1. define the following types of abuse: Physical abuse Sexual abuse Emotional/psychological abuse Financial abuse Institutional abuse Self neglect Neglect by others 2. identify the signs and/or symptoms associated with each type of abuse. Definition of “abuse is a violation of an individual's human and civil rights by any other person or persons”. (Department of Health, 2000. No secrets guidelines) | 1 – Definition of the Abuse | 2 - Signs and Symptoms | Physical Abuse | Hitting, Slapping, Pushing, Kicking, Burning, Rough or Careless Handling, Misuse of Medication, Inappropriate Restraint. | The appearance of unexplained bruising, cuts, burns.
Physical harm may also be caused when a parent or carer fabricates the symptoms of illness in a child. Signs of Physical Abuse There are certain signs that need to be acknowledged when suspicion arises that physical abuse is occurring: * Any injuries not consistent with the explanation given to staff. * Injuries which occur to any part of the body but usually in places which are not normally exposed to falls or rough games * Injuries which have not received medical attention * Reluctance to change in the heat, or to change/participate in activities such as, PE or
Child protection is part of the wider work to help safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, in regards to the activity that is used to protect children who are being abused or neglected. It involved protecting children from being mistreated. And prevent impairment of a child's development and health to ensure that they are raised in a positive way, and in a safe and caring environments. Parents and carers who fail to protect or care for their children might have to go to court, and they may have their child/children taken away from them and put into care. This doesn't happen very happen and each case varies on how critical and important the case was.
Sexual-this is where a child is abused in a sexual manner. And Physical neglect- the child may be unwashed, unfed, have things like nits that are untreated. The act also aims to: try and protect children from harm and to stop children who have suffered abuse from being further abused in the future and to identify and help children who have been abused. The role of the adult in the child protection act is to know and try to identify the signs of abuse, report any suspicions of abuse you have no matter how small and make the child feel safe and secure in the early years
This can include, rape, indecent exposure, inappropriate looking or touching, sexual photography, sexual harassment, sexual teaching or innuendos, or being subject to pornography or witnessing sexual acts. Signs and symptoms: loss of sleep, unexplained or unexpected change in behaviours, bruising, soreness around genitals, torn or blood stained underwear, not wanting to be touched, sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy or a preoccupation with anything sexual. Emotional/Psychological abuse is a form of abuse which is characterised by a person subjecting another than may result in psychological trauma such as anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. This type of abuse is often associated with situations where there is a power imbalance such as abusive relationships, in the work place and bullying. Examples of this type of abuse are humiliation, threats, controlling, harassment, verbal abuse, cyber bulling and isolation, Signs and symptoms: fear, depression, confusion, anxious to please, unexplained or unexpected change in behaviour, loss of skills or abilities, Financial abuse is the misuse of a person’s funds or assets without their knowledge, full consent or in their best interest.
Understand how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child has been abused or harmed Everyone working with children and young people should know what to look out for to know of things which they need to spot to recognise when a child is being abused or harmed. This does not mean that every sign means that a child is being abused. Sometimes signs are not seen physically but their behaviour can also indicate this. It is important that you monitor any changes in behaviour and sometimes a child could be facing different types of abuse this could include physical, emotional, sexual abuse or neglect. Physical abuse This is when a child is being physically abused this could include hitting, smacking, punching, kicking or include objects being thrown at them.
Unit 3 Understand the importance of ensuring children and young people’s safety and protection in the work setting 4.1 Describe the possible signs, symptoms, indicators and behaviours that may cause concern in the context of safeguarding Abuse and neglect are forms of ill treatment of a child. A person may abuse or neglect a child by causing them harm or by failing to stop harm to them. Child abuse can have a huge long-term effect on a child's health, development and well-being. The main forms of maltreatment are physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse and neglect. The possible signs of physical abuse can be injuries that don’t match with the explanation.