Child Abuse Flashcards
(31 cards)
who reports child maltx?
- professionals (doctors, therapists)
- anonymous
- friends, neighbors, relatives
who were most common the victims?
Infants most vulnerable and most reported
More girls than boys, Mostly white
What are the most common types of maltreatment?
Neglect, sexual abuse, physical abuse
How many children died from abuse or neglect?
2.2 % are fatal
Boys have higher mortality than girls
Who abused and neglected children?
Btween 18-44 y/o
More than ½ are women b/c they are primary caretakers
Parents (biological and not)
what were the services received?
Prevention and post response services
Modeling taught for parents who are stressed and cant manage emotions
why do professionals only report half the incidents?
Confusions or misunderstanding about reporting laws and procedures
Lack of knowledge or awareness of warning signs/clues
Feel they are being judgemental or accusatory, want to be liked
how to Recognizing the symptoms of child abuse
Listen to Children
Report Concerns of Abuse (be self aware)
Take Action
how do you know when to report signs?
presence of a single sign doesnt prove abuse is occurring in a family
When signs appear repeatedly or in combo, should take closer look at situation and consider the possibility
how to recognize child abuse or neglect in child?
sudden change in behavior or school performance
no help for physical/medical problems brought to the parents’ attention
learning problems that cant be attributed to physical or psychological causes
always watchful
Lacks supervision
overly compliant, passive, or withdrawn
Comes to school or other activities early, stays late, and does not want to go home
how to recognize child abuse or neglect in the parent?
shows apathy for child
Denies existence of/blames child for child’s problems in school or home
Asks teachers or caretakers to use physical discipline if child misbehaves
Sees the child as entirely bad, worthless
Demands physical/academic performance the child cant achieve
Looks to the child for care, attention, satisfaction of emotional needs
what are the types of abuse?
Physical Abuse
Neglect
Sexual Abuse
Emotional Abuse
what are the signs of physical abuse in the child?
unexplained burns, bites, bruises, broken bones, black eyes.
fading bruises or marks noticeable after absence from school.
frightened of parents and protests or cries when going home.
Shrinks at approach of adults.
Reports injury by a parent or adult caregiver
how do you recognize Child Abuse or Neglect in the parent AND child?
Rarely touch or look at each other. (no bonding)
Consider their relationship entirely negative.
State that they do not like each other
what are the sings of physical abuse in the parent?
Offers conflicting, unconvincing, no explanation for child’s injury. (inconsistent)
Describes child as “evil,” or other negative way.
Uses harsh physical discipline.
Has a history of abuse as a child
what are the normal bruising areas?
Elbows
Knees
Shin
what are the suspicious bruising areas?
Back
Buttocks
Back of Thighs
Back of Calves
what is the type of fracture occurring during abuse?
Usually twisting, not breaking in half
Usually spiral or asymmetrical fracture
what are the signs of neglect in the child?
frequently absent from school.
Begs or steals food or money.
Lacks medical or dental care, immunizations, glasses.
consistently dirty and has severe body odor.
Lacks sufficient clothing for the weather.
Abuses alcohol or other drugs.
States that there is no one at home to provide care
what are the signs of neglect in the parent?
indifferent to the child.
Seems apathetic or depressed.
Behaves irrationally or in a bizarre manner.
Is abusing alcohol or other drugs
what are the signs of sexual abuse in the child?
difficulty walking or sitting.
Suddenly refuses to change for gym or to participate in physical activities.
Reports nightmares or bedwetting.
Experiences a sudden change in appetite
what can happen to a child after sexual abuse?
Demonstrates bizarre, sophisticated, or unusual sexual knowledge or behavior.
Becomes pregnant or contracts a venereal disease, particularly if under age 14.
Runs away.
Reports sexual abuse by a parent or another adult caregiver
what are the signs of sexual abuse in the parent?
unduly protective of the child or severely limits the child’s contact with other children, especially of the opposite sex.
Is secretive and isolated.
Is jealous or controlling with family members
what are the signs of emotional maltx in the child?
extremes in behavior, such as overly compliant or demanding behavior, extreme passivity, or aggression.
Is either inappropriately adult (parenting other children, for example) or inappropriately infantile
delayed in physical or emotional development.
Has attempted suicide
lack of attachment to parent
