DCF Child Abuse and Neglect 100%
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On average, child abuse is reported somewhere in the United
States every - Correct Answer - 10seconds
The average age that child molesters first attack a child is when
the molesters are - Correct Answer - in their teens
The following actions can help stop child abuse and neglect -
Correct Answer - -Helping a stressed-out parent by baby-sitting,
making a meal for their family, or lending an understanding ear
-Learning the signs and symptoms of child abuse so you can
recognize them when you see the "red flags"
-Reporting known or suspected child abuse to the police or local
child protective services agency
Child - Correct Answer - is any person under the age of 18
,There are 3 types of child abuse: - Correct Answer - Physical,
sexual, and emotional.
Failure to provide support, acceptance, attention, warmth, -
Correct Answer - supervision, and normal living experiences for
a child is considered neglect.
If an adult intentionally withholds food, shelter or any other
necessity as a punishment, then - Correct Answer - it is abuse;
but if things needed to survive are withheld by circumstance or
lack of awareness, care, or education, then it is an act of neglect.
Both - Correct Answer - Abuse and neglect are crimes and
violations of children's human rights.
What is child abuse? - Correct Answer - Child abuse is when a
parent or caregiver, whether through action or failing to act,
causes injury, death, emotional harm or risk of serious harm to a
child. There are many forms of child maltreatment, including
neglect, physical, sexual, exploitation and emotional abuse
What is physical abuse? - Correct Answer - Physical abuse of a
child is when a parent or care giver causes any non-accidental
physical injury to a child. There are many signs of physical abuse.
If you see any of the following signs, please get help right away.
What is sexual abuse? - Correct Answer - Sexual abuse occurs
when an adult uses a child for sexual purposes or involves a child
and sexual acts. it also includes when a child who is older or more
powerful uses another child for sexual gratification or excitement.
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