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Child Abuse Mrs. Moscinski Child Psychology I

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Page 1: Child Abuse Mrs. Moscinski Child Psychology I. Child Abuse Equation  Whenever child abuse takes place there are always three main components present:

Child Abuse

Mrs. Moscinski Child Psychology I

Page 2: Child Abuse Mrs. Moscinski Child Psychology I. Child Abuse Equation  Whenever child abuse takes place there are always three main components present:

Child Abuse Equation

Whenever child abuse takes place there are always three main components present:

CHILD + CARE GIVER + STRESS = CHILD ABUSE

Page 3: Child Abuse Mrs. Moscinski Child Psychology I. Child Abuse Equation  Whenever child abuse takes place there are always three main components present:

Stress

Coping Threshold – a person’s ability to deal with stress on

in any given situation.

Everyone has a different point at which they lose control.

Page 4: Child Abuse Mrs. Moscinski Child Psychology I. Child Abuse Equation  Whenever child abuse takes place there are always three main components present:

Stressors

Think of 5 common stressors that are associated with having a child:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Page 5: Child Abuse Mrs. Moscinski Child Psychology I. Child Abuse Equation  Whenever child abuse takes place there are always three main components present:

Removing Stress

Extra help from friends, babysitters and/or relatives.

Child development classes or reading books to better understand the child and their needs.

Counseling and/or group meetings with other parents.

Stress relieving activities such as mediation or breathing exercises.

Page 6: Child Abuse Mrs. Moscinski Child Psychology I. Child Abuse Equation  Whenever child abuse takes place there are always three main components present:

Four Types of Abuse

1. Physical2. Sexual3. Emotional4. Neglect

Page 7: Child Abuse Mrs. Moscinski Child Psychology I. Child Abuse Equation  Whenever child abuse takes place there are always three main components present:

Physical Abuse

Non-accidental injury of a child that leaves marks, scars, bruises or broken bones.

Page 8: Child Abuse Mrs. Moscinski Child Psychology I. Child Abuse Equation  Whenever child abuse takes place there are always three main components present:

Physical Indicators

Unexplained bruises, burns, human bites, broken bones, missing hair, scratches.

Page 9: Child Abuse Mrs. Moscinski Child Psychology I. Child Abuse Equation  Whenever child abuse takes place there are always three main components present:

Behavioral Indicators

Wary of physical contact with adults, behavioral extremes (aggressive or withdrawn), frightened of parents or caregivers, afraid to go home, cheating, stealing, lying (a sign that expectations in the home are too high), layered clothing.

Page 10: Child Abuse Mrs. Moscinski Child Psychology I. Child Abuse Equation  Whenever child abuse takes place there are always three main components present:

Sexual Abuse

Any inappropriate sexual exposure or touch by an adult to a child or any older child to a younger child. This includes fondling, sexual intercourse, sexual assault, rape, incest, child prostitution, exposure and pornography. It is abuse regardless of whether the victim was forced or tricked into any of the above.

Page 11: Child Abuse Mrs. Moscinski Child Psychology I. Child Abuse Equation  Whenever child abuse takes place there are always three main components present:

Physical Indicators

Difficulty in walking or sitting, torn, stained or bloody undergarments, pain or itching in the genital area, bruises or bleeding in rectal / genital areas, frequent urinary tract infections or STDs.

Page 12: Child Abuse Mrs. Moscinski Child Psychology I. Child Abuse Equation  Whenever child abuse takes place there are always three main components present:

Behavioral Indicators

Age-inappropriate sexual knowledge or sexual touch, abrupt change in personality, withdrawn, poor peer relationships, unwilling to change for gym or participate in physical activities, regressive behavior (ex: wetting pants).

Page 13: Child Abuse Mrs. Moscinski Child Psychology I. Child Abuse Equation  Whenever child abuse takes place there are always three main components present:

Emotional Abuse

Parental behavior such as rejecting, terrorizing, berating, ignoring or isolating a child that causes or is likely to cause serious impairment of the physical, social, mental or emotional capacities of the child.

Page 14: Child Abuse Mrs. Moscinski Child Psychology I. Child Abuse Equation  Whenever child abuse takes place there are always three main components present:

Physical Indicators

Speech disorders, lags in physical development, failure to thrive.

Page 15: Child Abuse Mrs. Moscinski Child Psychology I. Child Abuse Equation  Whenever child abuse takes place there are always three main components present:

Behavioral Indicators

Habit disorders (sucking thumb, biting nails, rocking constantly), conduct disorders (withdrawal, destructiveness, cruelty), inhibition of play, behavioral extremes (aggressive or passive)

Page 16: Child Abuse Mrs. Moscinski Child Psychology I. Child Abuse Equation  Whenever child abuse takes place there are always three main components present:

Neglect

Failure of parents or caretakers to provide needed, age appropriate care including food, clothing, shelter, protection from harm, and supervision appropriate to the child’s development, hygiene and mental care.

Page 17: Child Abuse Mrs. Moscinski Child Psychology I. Child Abuse Equation  Whenever child abuse takes place there are always three main components present:

Physical Indicators

Constant hunger, poor hygiene, excessive sleepiness, unattended to physical problems or medical needs, inappropriate clothing for weather conditions.

Page 18: Child Abuse Mrs. Moscinski Child Psychology I. Child Abuse Equation  Whenever child abuse takes place there are always three main components present:

Behavioral Indicators

Begging or stealing food, frequent sleepiness, inappropriate or disrespectful conduct and/or response to adults.

Page 19: Child Abuse Mrs. Moscinski Child Psychology I. Child Abuse Equation  Whenever child abuse takes place there are always three main components present:

What To Do

Listen to and reassure the child that they are doing the right thing.

Use the child’s own vocabulary. Do not promise not to tell. Reinforce to the child that the abuse

is not their fault. Report the abuse to the local police,

or an adult that you trust – do not keep the information to yourself!

Page 20: Child Abuse Mrs. Moscinski Child Psychology I. Child Abuse Equation  Whenever child abuse takes place there are always three main components present:

Resources

NYS Office of Children and Family Services http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/cps/1-800-342-3720

Prevent Child Abuse New York http://preventchildabuseny.org/

Page 21: Child Abuse Mrs. Moscinski Child Psychology I. Child Abuse Equation  Whenever child abuse takes place there are always three main components present:

Reflection

Take a moment to think about these notes, and write a three sentence response on the blank space on the page below: How did you feel while taking these notes? Have you ever had an experience with or witnessed any form of child abuse? What can you do to help stop the problem of child abuse?