Intro To Child Safeguarding Flashcards
What is child abuse?
- Maltreatment of a child
- Infliction of harm or failing to act to prevent harm
What are the categories of child abuse?
Neglect
Physical
Sexual
Emotional
Common signs of examination which may indicate neglect
- poor nutritional status/growth
- dental decay
- signs of recurrent infection
- dirty/smelly/unkempt
Common features in history which may indicate neglect
- recurrent non attendance at appointment
- non adherence to medication
- missed routine screening/vaccines
- faltering growth
- delayed in development
- poor school attendance
- recurrent injuries/infections
- history of injury which suggests inappropriate supervision
What is neglect?
Persistent failure to meet a child’s basic physical and/or psychological needs which is likely to result in serious impairment of child’s health or development
Examples of neglect
Lack of:
- adequate food, clothing, shelter
- protection from physical + emotional harm
- adequate supervision
- access of appropriate medical care
- response to emotional needs
Is a child doesn’t come to a medical appointment, how should this be recorded?
Was not brought
What is fabricated or induced illness?
Physical child abuse when a parent exaggerates or deliberately causes symptoms of illness in a child
What type of abuse of FGM?
Physical
What type of abuse if fabricated or induced illness?
Physical
Common features in history which may indicate physical abuse
- lack of explanation for injury
- delay in seeking medical attention
- inconsistent accounts
- direct disclosure
- presence of multiple risk factors
Common signs of examination which might indicate physical abuse
- unexplained bruising in vulnerable child
- unexplained fracture/burns/head injury etc
- patterns
- injury not consistent with history/developmental age
Forms of physcial abuse
Hitting, shaking, throwing, poisoning, burning, scaling, drowning, suffocating, FGM, FII
Define child sexual abuse
Forcing or enticing child to take part in sexual activities whether or not child is aware of what is happening - can be physical or non physical/contact
What is child sexual exploitation?
An individual or group takes advantages of power imbalance to coerce, manipulate or deceive a child into sexual activity in enhance for something the victim needs to financial advantages
