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is the physical,
sexual or emotional
mistreatment of children
Physical
Sexual
Psychological
Neglect
Physical abuse is
physical aggression
directed at a child by
an adult.
Muro Ami
Paaling
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It could include name-calling,
ridicule,
degradation,
destruction of personal
belongings,torture or destruction of a pet,
excessive criticism, inappropriate or
excessive demands, withholding
communication, and routine labeling
or humiliation.
Victims of emotional abuse may react by
distancing themselves from the abuser,.
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can be a major
contributing factor to child abuse. A study
found that parents with documented
substance abuse, most
commonly alcohol,cocaine, and heroin,
were much more likely to mistreat their
children, and were also much more likely
to reject court-ordered services and
treatments
Effects:
Academic difficulties; Panic attacks;
Agressive behavior; Physical symptoms such as headaches
Alcohol and/or other drug abuse; and stomach aches;
Anxiety; Attention problems; Repeated self-injury;
Bad dreams; Risky sexual behaviors;
Behavior problems; Running away;
chronic pain; Self neglect;
compulsive sexual behaviors; Separation anxiety;
concentration problems; Sexual dysfunction;
Dehydration; Sleep disorders;
Depression; Social withdrawal;
Eating disorders; Stealing; Stuttering;
Failure to thrive; Substance abuse;
Fear or shyness; Suicide attempts;
Fear of certain adults or places; humb-sucking or any age-inappropriate
Frequent injuries; behavior;
Insomnia; ruancy.
Learning problems;
Lying;
Malnutrition
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