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Child Abuse It's hard to imagine why an adult would physically harm a child. Each year in the United States, tens of thousands of children have been mentally, physically, or emotionally abused. The first step in helping an abused or neglected child is learning the signs of child abuse and neglect. There are four main types of child abuse. Physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect are the most common types of child abuse and neglect. If you suspect child abuse going on, take a look at the types of warning signs I have listed below. Physical abuse. The act of physical abuse occurs when the adult takes out his or hers aggression on the child that causes injury. Signs of physical abuse are:
Emotional Neglect. Emotional neglect occurs when the parent or caregiver fails to provide basic needs for a child. The failure to provide the basic needs for a children can affect the child's physical or psychological well-being. Signs of emotional neglect are:
Sexual abuse. The adult who usually sexually abuse a child is often someone the child knows. Often, children who have been sexually abused will show no physical signs. In many cases, the abuse isn't detected unless a physician see's evidence of forced sexual activity. Signs of sexual abuse are:
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