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    The document discusses 4 types of child abuse: sexual abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, and physical abuse. It provides signs and symptoms of each type of abuse. It also notes that mandated reporters such as teachers and medical professionals are required by law to report any suspicion of child abuse or neglect and outlines the proper procedures for doing so.

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    4 types of Child Abuse

    By: Tyesha Armstrong


    Sexual Abuse

    -Any inappropriate sexual exposure or Signs & Symptoms- Difficulty walking or


    physical touch by an adult or older child sitting
    to a younger child Refusing to change for gym or to participate
    in physical activities
    Reporting of nightmares or bedwetting
    Sudden change in appetite
    Bizarre, sophisticated, or unusual sexual
    knowledge or behavior
    Pregnant or afflicted by venereal disease,
    particularly if under the age of 14
    Running away
    Reporting of sexual abuse by a parent or
    another adult caregiver
    Attaching very quickly to strangers or new
    adults in an environment
    Emotional Abuse

    -Rejecting, terrorizing, berating, ignoring, Signs & Symptoms- Behavior extremes, such
    or isolating a child as being overly compliant or demanding,
    extremely passive or aggressive, etc.
    Delayed in physical or emotional
    development
    Behaves inappropriately adult (parents other
    children) or infantile
    Has attempted suicide
    Reports lack of attachment to
    parents/caregivers
    Neglect

    -Failure of parents or caretakers to Signs & Symptoms- Begs for or steals food,
    provide needed, age appropriate care money, or other items
    including food, clothing, shelter, Lacks medical or dental care, glasses, or
    protection from harm immunizations
    Is often dirty and/or has severe body odor
    Lacks sufficient clothing for the weather
    Abuses alcohol or drugs
    States that there is no one at home to
    provide care
    Physical Abuse

    -Injury of a child that leaves marks, Signs & Symptoms - Unexplained burns,
    scars, bruises, or broken bones bites, bruises, broken bones, black eyes
    Fading bruises or other noticeable marks
    Child seems frightened of parents and
    protests or cries when it is time to go home
    Shrinks at the approach of adults
    Reports injury by a parent or another adult
    caregiver
    Abuses animals or pets
    Mandated Reporter

    -Persons who work with children and are required to report any suspicion of child abuse or
    neglect
    -If you discover a child being abused, what do you do to report? List procedures.

    -Reporting to police, a supervisor, or any other University official or employee does not satisfy
    an individual’s legal duty to report child abuse or child sexual abuse

    -After reporting child abuse or child sexual abuse to one of the appropriate authorities outside
    of the University, a University employee shall also provide notice of the report

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