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Transcript of Presentation Child Abuse
By Cassie Rodgers&
Deidre Tucker
Ask yourself…Ask yourself…
Who would ever Who would ever want to hurt a want to hurt a
child?child?
““No one,” you say.No one,” you say.
Millions of children are abused and Millions of children are abused and neglected every single day in the worldneglected every single day in the world..
Everyday, about four children die in the United Everyday, about four children die in the United States from child abuse.States from child abuse.
Each year in the Each year in the state of Georgia, state of Georgia,
there are there are approximately approximately
31,000 confirmed 31,000 confirmed cases of abuse.cases of abuse.
Of all abuse cases, 90% Of all abuse cases, 90% occur at home.occur at home.
83% of abuse is committed by a child’s 83% of abuse is committed by a child’s biological parents.biological parents.
Abuse that expresses to children that
they are worthless, flawed, unloved,
unwanted, or only of value when
meeting another’s needs.
* Apathy * Depression
* Hostility or stress * Lack of concentration
* Eating disorders
Physical AbusePhysical Abuse
Physical contact Physical contact that causes that causes feelings of feelings of
intimidation, pain, intimidation, pain, injury, other injury, other
physical suffering, physical suffering, or bodily harm.or bodily harm.
* Unexplained burns, cuts, bruises* Bite marks
* Anti-social behavior * Problems in school
* Fear of adults
An unexplained drop An unexplained drop in a child’s in a child’s
attendance at attendance at school may be due school may be due
to injuries from to injuries from their abuse, or they their abuse, or they
may be may be intentionallyintentionally
held out of school to held out of school to cover up visible cover up visible
signs of the abuse.signs of the abuse.
Sexual Abuse
Forcing a child to engage in or
witness sexual activities.
*Inappropriate interest or knowledge of sexual acts
*Nightmares and bed wetting *Drastic changes in appetite
*Over-compliance or excessive aggression *Fear of a particular person or family member
If a child is a victim of physical or
sexual abuse, he or she may show
reluctance to leave school or go
anywhere they may fear coming in
contact with the abuser.
Physical Physical NeglectNeglect
Failure to provide Failure to provide sufficient food, sufficient food,
clothing, shelter, clothing, shelter, medical care, medical care,
education, education, guidance, and guidance, and
supervision for a supervision for a child.child.
Emotional Emotional NeglectNeglect
Failure to provide a child with love
and affection.
* Unsuitable clothing for weather* Dirty or unbathed * Extreme hunger
* Apparent lack of supervision
A child who has unexplained
weight loss or is unusually
sluggish or fatigued may not be getting enough to eat.
Act on your suspicions. If you are concerned that a child is being
abused or neglected, trust your instincts.
Report your suspicions immediately!
Abuse can lead to many changes in
a child’s behavior, ranging
from becoming isolated and withdrawn to
becoming overly aggressive.
*Child Abuse National Hotline:
1-800-4-A-CHILDGeorgia Abuse Hotline
1-800-CHILDREN National Youth Crisis
Hotline: 1-800-HIT-HOME
Or call your local police department.
If you suspect child abuse or neglect, call and report it to one of these hotlines. You do
not need proof. Suspected abuse is
enough of a reason to make a report. You
could save the life of a child with a simple
phone call.