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Child Abuse
Child Abuse
Social Studies
Form 1S
Child abuse occurs when a child, under the age of eighteen, is hurt in an emotional, physical,
sexual or a neglected way due to parents/guardians or caregivers actions or inactions.
The four major types of child abuse are:
Types Explanation
Emotional Frequently making a child feel worthless, insignificant, guilty, ashamed or
depressed
Physical Acts that cause bodily harm, injury or pain, e.g., hitting, biting or burning.
Sexual Acts of incest (sexual contact with a family member), rape, exposure to
pornography and sexual encouragement.
Neglect Acts of failing to ensure a childs basic physical (i.e. food, water, clothing, shelter,
medical care) and emotional (love, affection, belonging, safety) needs.
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Signs of Child Abuse
Children who have been abused may display the following signs:
Solutions to Child Abuse
Enforcement of international children rights laws
International organizations like UNICEF advocate for the protection of childrens rights,
to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full
potential. In 1989, at The Convention on the Rights of the Child, world leaders agreed to
international laws on the basic human rights that children everywhere have: the right to
survival; to develop to the fullest; to protection from harmful influences, abuse and
exploitation; and to participate fully in family, cultural and social life.
This can help prevent child abuse because the community can, for example, have a rally
as well as a series of talks, to educate the public.
Children can be taught to resist abuse, keep proper body language, avoid entering areas
when they are alone with an unknown person and to always report any attempt of abuse
on them.
The media can air programmes on child abuse. This would assist in educating the public
as well as to show the abuser and abused that there is hope and consequences for their
actions.
Community awareness Neighbours can play a part in being watchful for child abuse in
their communities and call the police when situations arise.
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