What is Child Abuse?
Child abuse is any action or lack of action that results in harm, potential harm, or threat of harm to a child. Abuse can occur in various forms, and it is often inflicted by someone in a position of power or trust. Here are the main types of child abuse:
Physical Abuse: Intentional use of physical force, such as hitting, shaking, or burning, resulting in injury or risk of injury.
Emotional Abuse: Actions that harm a child’s self-worth, sense of safety, or emotional well-being, including verbal abuse, humiliation, and neglect of emotional needs.
Sexual Abuse: Involvement of a child in sexual acts, such as molestation, exploitation, or inappropriate touching, often by someone the child knows and trusts.
Neglect: Failure to meet a child’s basic needs, including food, shelter, medical care, supervision, and emotional support, leading to physical or emotional harm.
