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Bookmark or Share- Child abuse: Types, signs, and reporting possible abuseChild abuse refers to any emotional, sexual, or physical mistreatment or neglect by an adult in a role of responsibility toward someone who is under 18 years of age. It refers to any kind of action...
- Family Violence Resources | Redmond, WAThe Family Violence Unit includes detectives and a legal advocate. Together this team provides an investigative capability and offers essential services to victims. They collaborate with a number of community partners to provide safety resources and support victims.
- What is Child AbuseChild 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 abuse, sexual abuse, exploitation and emotional abuse.
- What Is Child Abuse and Neglect? Recognizing the Signs and ...This factsheet outlines the legal definition of child abuse and neglect; the different types of abuse and neglect; and the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect, including human trafficking. It also includes information on how to effectively identify and report maltreatment and refer children who have been maltreated as well as additional resources.
- Child Abuse & Neglect: Facts on Statistics & SymptomsChild abuse is any injury intentionally inflicted on a child by a caregiver or during discipline. While the caregiver is usually an adult, most often the mother of the child, it can also include teenagers who are in the caregiving role, like a babysitter or a camp counselor.
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