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/ What is happening? The family, which is the most important unit of society, is sick, It happens that those who are responsible for the protection of children are the that are terrorizing jons are not the best for upbringing of kids, in society exist a large list of negative aspects that influence on behavior of parents, alcohol and drugs abuse are the daily activities for so many “Colombian families” Doesn't exist real guarantees for victims. ‘Types of child abuse? Neglect is the failure of the child's caretaker to provide adequate care for the chi x Physical abuse is defined a5 @ caretaker inflicting physical injury on @ child through assault Emotional abuse involves statements by a caretaker that can injure a child's sense of self-esteem, @) Sexual abuse is defined as exposing the child to inappropriate sexual content, behavior, or contact, includes : Sexual exploitation in which the child is used as ‘commercial objects Child prostitution, also referred to as sex trafficking. Child pornography is any visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct involving a minor What is child abuse? Child abuse is any injury that is intentionally inflicted on a child by a caregiver or during discipline. It is important to understand that child abuse must involve injury, whether physical or emotional, visible or not immediately visible. Emotional and physical signs ‘Acting out in inappropriate sexual way Nightmares, or other sleeping problems Emotional changes ‘Mood swings Changing in eating habits Depression Pain, discoloration, bleeding, or discharges in genitals, anus or mouth Persistent urination, and movements a A (in Colombia... In Colombia each hour two boys for girls are victims of sexual ‘abuse; of 1391 reported cases of child abuse 39.8 percent of vietims are under 6 years; 30.2 percent are between 6 and 12 years; and 28.7 percent are adolescents between 12 and 18 years ‘According to denounced cases between 26% and 48 % of perpetrators are relatives , 12% friend, 8% couple or ex couple and 6 % stranger. Legislature against child abuse/sexual harassment: + Law679 of 2001 + Law 1098 of 2006 + Law 1336 of 2009 + Jail-time for child abusers and sex offenders up to 20 years Bos A In Colombia... * Colombian Penal Code; Since the article 205 to 219 is classified the concept, kind of abuse and punish that can confront an abuser. + Public organizations as Presidency, education ministry, health ministry, Culture Ministry, Procuraduria General de la Nacién, police institution, Bienestar femiliar, UNICEF, foundations, Fiscalia General de la Nacién, etc + Strategy “From zero. to forever” + UNICEF community work on education for the protection of sexually abused children + Multiple treaties ternational id if

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