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Bookmark or Share- What Is Child Abuse?Child abuse is the wrongful treatment of a child. It may be in the form of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. This form of abuse may also be recognized as the exploitation of a child, as well as the failure to properly care for a child, otherwise known as neglect.
- Types of Child Abuse | HealthyPlaceSexual abuse of a child is any sexual act between an adult and a child, including penetration, intercourse, incest, rape, oral sex, and sodomy. Other examples include: Fondling - Touching or kissing a child's genitals, making a child fondle an adult's genitals.
- Child abuse - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicAny intentional harm or mistreatment to a child under 18 years old is considered child abuse. Child abuse takes many forms, which often occur at the same time. Physical abuse. Physical child abuse occurs when a child is purposely physically injured or put at risk of harm by another person. Sexual abuse.
- PA Child Abuse History ClearanceChildLine and Abuse Registry. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. PO Box 8170. Harrisburg, PA 17105-8170. The instructions for how to complete the Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance application are now included on the last page of the application and can be printed for easy reference when completing the application.
- Child Abuse and Neglect - HelpGuide.orgThe warning signs that a child is being abused or neglected can vary according to the type of abuse inflicted. Warning signs of emotional abuse The child may: Be excessively withdrawn, fearful, or anxious about doing something wrong. Show extremes in behavior (extremely compliant, demanding, passive, aggressive).
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