0:03 today's topic is what is child abuse and neglect
0:04 neglect
0:08 types symptoms treatment and diagnosis
0:11 child abuse is considered to be any
0:13 intentional mistreatment or harm of a
0:16 child under the age of 18
0:17 it is considered to be a criminal
0:20 offense in most of the world and is
0:22 strictly prosecuted
0:24 child abuse can lead to trauma that
0:25 stays with the person throughout their
0:28 life often hindering their emotional and
0:31 mental growth let's look at child abuse
0:33 and neglect in detail
0:36 types there are several types of child
0:38 abuse and they often occur at the same time
0:39 time
0:41 physical abuse occurs when a child is
0:44 subject to physical violence with the
0:46 intent to harm or injure another person
0:49 sexual abuse involves any sexual
0:51 activity performed with a child by an adult
0:52 adult
0:55 this includes exploitation exposure to
0:58 pornography intercourse and any related
0:59 sexual act
1:02 emotional abuse occurs when another
1:04 person intentionally tries to harm a
1:06 child's emotional well-being and self-esteem
1:07 self-esteem
1:09 this is usually done through emotional
1:12 and verbal assault or by rejecting and
1:14 isolating a child
1:16 medical abuse involves needlessly
1:19 exposing the child to the medical care
1:22 they do not need by providing false information
1:23 information
1:25 along with these child neglect is
1:27 recognized as a failure to provide
1:30 shelter supervision affection education
1:32 or medical care to a child
1:35 the abuse is usually carried out by
1:38 people close to and trusted by a child
1:40 it is important to report child abuse as
1:42 soon as you recognize it symptoms
1:44 symptoms
1:46 children facing abuse often stay silent
1:48 about it because they are confused and
1:50 feel guilty for what they are going through
1:51 through
1:54 some red flags that may appear are one
1:56 depression and anxiety
1:59 two a loss of self-confidence
2:02 three withdrawal from usual activities
2:04 and friends
2:06 four displaying more aggression and
2:10 moody behavior 5. lack of supervision 6.
2:11 6.
2:14 self-harm or suicide attempts
2:17 7. being absent from school
2:20 8. not wanting to go back home
2:24 9. rebellious behavior
2:26 signs of physical abuse are
2:29 1. unexplained injuries and bruises 2.
2:30 2.
2:33 lying about the cause of the injuries
2:36 signs of sexual abuse include 1.
2:39 engaging in inappropriate sexual contact
2:41 with other children
2:43 2. blood in underwear
2:46 3. sudden pregnancy
2:49 signs of emotional abuse are
2:52 one delayed emotional development
2:54 two depression
2:57 three lack of self-confidence
2:59 four self-esteem
3:02 five social withdrawal
3:06 six a drop in academic performance seven
3:06 seven
3:09 avoidance of certain situations diagnosis
3:11 diagnosis
3:14 diagnosing a child can be difficult as a
3:16 child may resist talking about their
3:19 emotions and what they are going through
3:21 diagnosis typically involves
3:24 one a physical examination
3:28 two x-rays and lab tests three
3:28 three
3:31 information on a child's developmental
3:32 and medical history
3:36 4. assessment of a child's behavior
3:40 5. observation of parents and caregivers
3:43 6. conversing with the child and their
3:45 parents or caregivers treatment
3:46 treatment
3:48 treatment for child abuse helps both
3:50 children and parents
3:52 it is important to get a child treated
3:54 as early as possible to ensure that
3:56 their trauma is dealt with before it
3:59 becomes ingrained in their identity they
4:01 will need immediate medical help if they
4:03 have been physically or sexually abused
4:06 regular therapy even psychotherapy may
4:08 be required for some time to help a
4:12 child one learn to trust again two
4:12 two
4:14 boost their self-esteem
4:18 three learn conflict management four
4:20 recognize normal behaviors and relationships
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