Understanding Child Abuse Blog

[...] What is child abuse? Child abuse and neglect is the mistreatment of a child. Child abuse is the acts or omission of acts that causes significant harm to the health and development of a [...]

[...] There is no single universal definition of child abuse and neglect. It has a broad definition and often includes any acts or omission of acts that can [...]

[...] The obvious physical signs of child abuse and neglect such as cuts, bruises or inadequate clothing, may not be present. [...]

[...] Child neglect and abuse is the most common form of child abuse. The persistent failures likely to result and cause harm and the impairment of the development [...]

[...] Child physical abuse is the deliberate acts of physical aggression that can injure or cause physical harm to a [...]

[...] Battered child syndrome is a form of child physical abuse and was first coined by Dr Henry Kempe in 1962 [...]

[...] This story began in the 1970s. The chain of events sparked outrage. People questioned with overwhelming sadness. If you feel brave enough read on. Are [...]

[...] Child abuse offenders come from all facets of life and they are NOT confined to a particular social group, [...]

[...] What is Child sexual abuse? Child sexual abuse involves any activity that uses a child for sexual exploitation. [...]

[...] Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSS) or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder caused by a [...]

[...] Who are child abuse victims? Any child can potentially become the victim of child abuse. Children rely on adults for their [...]

[...] What is Child sexual abuse? Child sexual abuse involves any activity that uses a child for sexual exploitation. [...]

[...] Battered child syndrome is a form of child physical abuse and was first coined by Dr Henry Kempe in 1962 [...]