ABUSE CHILD ABUSE

Wrongful use and maltreatment of another person. - or child maltreatment

Victims of abuse may show: May include:

• Upset - Physical abuse and injuries

• Agitation - Neglect or failure to prevent harm.
• Withdrawn - Failure to provide care.
• Aloof
Characteristics of a Violent Family: TYPES OF CHILD ABUSE
• Social Isolation • Physical
• Abuse of Power and Control • Emotional
• Alcohol and Drug Abuse • Neglect
• Intergenerational transmission process • Sexual
Characteristics of an Abuser:
• Inadequacy CHARACTERISTICS OF PARENTS (in Child Abuse)
• Immature
• Poor problem-solving skills. • Lack of Parenting Skills
• Low self-esteem • Lack of Understanding in Children’s Needs
• Jealous and possessive • Lack of Money
• Act is rewarding. • Lack of Education
• With history of Child Abuse

SPOUSE OR PARTNER ABUSE

WARNING SIGNS OF ABUSED CHILDREN
Is the maltreatment or misuse of one person by
another in the context of an intimate relationship. A – Absence of trauma

TYPES: B – Bruised, red, swollen, teared genitalia

• Psychological or Emotional Abuse U – Unusual injuries

• Physical Abuse S – Switching and inconsistencies in child’s history
- Choking
- Fractures E – Evidence of old injuries
- Homicide D – Delay in seeking treatment for severe injury.
• Sexual Abuse
- Biting nipples
- Pulling of hair NURSING INTERVENTIONS
1. Ensure the child’s safety and well-being.
Why do women stay with their abusive husbands? 2. Thorough psychiatric evaluation.
3. Establish trust to help child deal with trauma
• DEPENDENCY of abuse,
• Cycle of Violence 4. Use play therapy to express his feelings.
5. Refer to social works.