Types of Child Abuse
Child abuse can take many forms, including physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect. Each type of abuse can have long-lasting effects on a child's physical and emotional well-being.
Physical Abuse
Physical abuse involves the use of physical force against a child that results in injury or harm. This can include hitting, beating, shaking, burning, or biting.
Emotional Abuse
Emotional abuse involves behaviors that harm a child's self-worth or emotional well-being. This can include verbal abuse, rejection, isolation, or terrorizing the child.
Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse involves engaging a child in sexual acts. This can include fondling, penetration, and exposing a child to other sexual activities.
Neglect
Neglect involves the failure to provide for a child's basic needs. This can include physical neglect, emotional neglect, medical neglect, and educational neglect.
