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Child Abuse

and Neglect

Jessica George – Early Childhood


Education 1A
Learning Objective:

– Demonstrate knowledge of identification and


reporting procedures for abuse and neglect.
Risks Associated with Child
Abuse:
– Child doesn’t match well with parent
– Emotional or developmental disabilities
– Parent under stress
– Little community support (child care or medical
care)
– CHIILD + STRESS = ABUSE
– Remove child or stress to avoid abuse
Possible Parental
Characteristics:
– Abused as a child
– Believe in corporal discipline
– Spouse violence
– Low self esteem
– Unrealistic expectations of children
– Unconcerned about seriousness of abuse
Possible Child Characteristics:

– Normal child but born out of wedlock or


unplanned
– Abnormal low birth weight or serious illness
– Difficult may be fussy
Possible Family Characteristics:

– Unemployment
– Isolated
– Low income/economic stress
– Single parents
– Health problems for baby or family members
– Large family
– Sibling to sibling violence is most common form of
family violence
Types of Abuse
Physical Abuse:

– Non-accidental injury of a child that leaves marks,


scars, bruises, or broken bones.
Non Accidental Physical Injury:

– Physical abuse inflicted on purpose


– Symptoms might include:
– Bruises
– Bites
– Burns
– Or other injuries
Neglect:

– When children are not given the basic needs of life


– Includes being deprived of food, medical care, shelter,
clothing, or left unsupervised
– Symptoms might include:
– Wearing inappropriate clothing for weather, lack of
cleanliness of clothing and body, acting hungry, etc.
Emotional:

– Defined as a pattern of behavior by parents or


caregivers that can seriously interfere with a child’s
cognitive, emotional, psychological or social
development
– Emotional abuse is also referred too as psychological
maltreatment can include: ignoring, rejecting,
isolating, exploiting, verbally assaulting, and
terrorizing.
Ignoring:

– Can happen either physically or psychological


– The parent or caregiver is not present to respond
to the child
– He or she may not look at the child and may not
call the child by name
Rejecting:

– This is an active refusal to respond to the child’s


needs (refusing to touch a child, denying the
needs of a child, ridiculing the child, etc.)
Isolating:

– The parent or caregiver consistently prevents the


child from having normal social interactions with
peers, family, or adults.
– This may also include confining the child or
limiting the child’s freedom of movement.
Exploiting or Corrupting:

– The child is taught, encouraged, or forced to


develop inappropriate or illegal behaviors
– May involve self-destructive or antisocial acts of
the parent, caregiver, such as teaching a child
how to steal.
Verbally Assaulting:

– This involves constantly belittling, shaming,


ridiculing, or verbally threatening the child.
Terrorizing:

– When the parent or the caregiver threatens or


bullies the child and creates a climate of fear for
the child
– Can include placing the child or a child’s loved
one in a dangerous chaotic situation, or placing
unrealistic expectations for the child with threats
of harm if they don’t preform
Role as a Caregiver
Primary Target Zone:

– Most NORMAL injuries occur on the front of


the body.
– Primary target zone for abuse is the back, the
elbows and knees, also includes the face,
hands & wrists.
Characteristics of Abuse Injuries:

– Most abuse injuries occur in multiples. Parent


was out of control.
– Wrist and upper arms may have finger bruises.
– The back of the arms may have bruises where
the child put arm in front of face to protect self.
Documentation:

– Document every injury noticed.


(date, time, description,
comments by child, etc.)
– Even document injuries that
occur at the daycare. Send a
copy home to parents.
How to React if a Child Tells
You About Abuse:
• Listen, do not infer, assume or interrogate.
• Reassure the child that he/she has done the right thing by
telling you and that you are glad they told you.
• Make sure they understand it was not their fault.
• Remain calm and accepting, don’t over react.
• Do not promise not to tell.
• Be honest and tell the child what to expect.
• Reassure them you will do what needs to be done to make
sure it doesn‘t happen again.
• Determine the child’s needs for safety.
The Law:

– UNDER UTAH LAW, EVERYONE HAS A LEGAL


OBLIGATION TO REPORT SUSPICION OR
KNOWLEDGE OF CHILD ABUSE!!!!
– Reports can remain anonymous
– Division of Child and Family Services 374-7005,
after hours – 376-8261
– Local Police
Social and Emotional
Activities through Play
Social and Emotional Activities
Through Play:
– Recognize that the emotional domain is
foundational to all other developmental areas
– Know that if children start school in an
emotionally supportive environment, they will
acquire the love of learned necessary for success
in all areas of school
Social and Emotional Activities
Through Play:
– Seek child’s opinions, allow children to initiate
activities, are flexible about responding to
children’s ideas it will motivate them to desire to
learn.
– Remain sensitive to the children’s needs helping
them feel secure and confident and acting as a
model for effective social behavior.

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