Abuse and what it is and links to help
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There is so much that I can put in this site...this site will basically cover physical, emotional, molestation, neglect, domestic violence and rape. Children and adults can be affected in so many ways by these forms of abuse. It's sad that this site is here to begin with but, now that it is lets see what we can do to help others...OUR CHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE!!!!!
What is child abuse? Here I will list several branches of it.
Physical abuse:
Physical abuse is any physical force or action which results, or could result in non-accidental injury to a child: it exceeds that which could be considered reasonable discipline.
Children are beaten, kicked, punched, thrown, choked, smothered, burned, dropped and hit with objects--often in the name of "discipline." Many children die as a result of physical abuse. Parents/caregivers have both the right and the responsibility to discipline their children: they don't have the right to use excessive force.
Sexual Abuse:
Where a child is used in a sexual way to please the abuser.
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Touching |
Emotional Abuse:
Emotional Abuse is a pattern of destructive behavior and/or verbal attacks by an adult on a child's development of self-esteem.Some examples include...
Rejection
Responding to a child's need for love, affection and support in hurtful and destructive ways.Examples include: |
Terrorization
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Failing to give any response to or interact with the child at all.Examples include:
Shutting a child away from family members and friends.
Exploiting or Adultifying Using a child for the adult's advantage and/or profit: giving the child adult responsibilities far greater than children of that age can handle. This form of abuse includes:
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Substance abuse can be a major factor in emotional abuse by exploiting children. Older childen of addicted parents often assume total responsibility of caring for younger brothers and sisters. |
Neglect:
Physical neglect is the failure of caregivers to
provide for the child's basic needs: food, clothing, adequate shelter,
supervision and medical care, to such an extent that the child's health,
development and safety are
threatened. |
Physical Appearance
The neglected child tends to display
the following physical appearances:
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The Neglected child's parents may exhibit the following
behaviors:
Behaviors of the Parent/Caregiver
Here is a site that I would highly recommend for you to see also. childabuse.org
That site will give you some information for getting help with counseling, police and reporting your assault. I suggest that you don't keep it a secret. Report it if you can...I know it's hard but, it's the best thing to do.