Child Abuse: is any act that You have a responsibility

endangers or impairs a child's physical by law to report any

or emotional health of development child abuse to your local
law enforcement agency
Statistics on or to the nearest Social Recognizing
Child Abuse and Rehabilita tion
Child Abuse
Services office.
1 in 16 children suffer from sexual
abuse.
Nearly 1 in 10 children are
witnesses to family violence.
The youngest children are the
most vulnerable to maltreatment.
Over 25% of abused
children are under the age
of three
while over 45% of abused
children are under the age
Texas Numbers: Abused children are helpless
of five.
711 or 1-800-735-2989. -- unless you help
1,593 children died in 2012 due to
The Abuse Hotline is
abuse or neglect 1-800-252-5400
There are 2.9 million reports of
child abuse a year
Of child abuse cases in 2012, in Abby McClellan
over 80% of the cases the parent IPET
was the perpetrator. Period #6
Children who experience child 05,06,2016
abuse and neglect are 59% more
likely to be arrested as a juvenile,
28% more likely to be arrested as
an adult, and 30% more likely to
commit violence crime.

Types of Child
Abuse
Physical: involves physical
harm or injury to the child. It may be
the result of a deliberate attempt to
hurt the child. It can also result from
severe discipline, such as using a
belt on a child, or physical
punishment that is inappropriate to
the childs age or physical condition.
Emotional: emotional
abuse can severely damage a
childs mental health or social
development, leaving lifelong
psychological scars.
Sexual: results in any act of
sexual nature upon or with a child.
Incest and other indecent sexual
activity in the family.
Neglect: is a pattern of failing
to provide for a child's basic needs,
whether it be adequate food,
clothing, hygiene, or supervision.
Warning Signs
Warning signs of
physical abuse in
children
Frequent injuries or unexplained bruises,
welts, or cuts.
Is always watchful and on alert, as if
waiting for something bad to happen.
Injuries appear to have a pattern such as
marks from a hand or belt.
Shies away from touch, flinches at sudden
movements, or seems afraid to go home.
Wears inappropriate clothing to cover up
injuries, such as long-sleeved shirts on hot
days.
Warning signs of
emotional abuse in
children
Excessively withdrawn, fearful, or anxious
about doing something wrong.
Shows extremes in behavior (extremely
compliant or extremely demanding;
extremely passive or extremely
aggressive).
Doesnt seem to be attached to the parent
or caregiver.
Acts either inappropriately adult (taking
care of other children) or inappropriately
infantile (rocking, thumb-sucking, throwing
tantrums).
Warning signs of
sexual abuse in
children
Difficulty walking or sitting
Pain or itching in the genital area
Frequent complaints of stomachaches or
headaches
Bruises or bleeding in the external genitalia
Feeling threatened by physical contact
Inappro[riate sex play or pre-mature
understanding of sex
Warning signs of
sexual abuse in
children
Trouble walking or sitting.
Displays knowledge or interest in sexual
acts inappropriate to his or her age, or even
seductive behavior.
Makes strong efforts to avoid a specific
person, without an obvious reason.
Doesnt want to change clothes in front of
others or participate in physical activities.
An STD or pregnancy, especially under the
age of 14.
Runs away from home.
How to Report
Child Abuse
If you suspect a child is being abused or
neglected it is your responsibility as an
educator to contact your local child
protective services or law enforcement
agencies so that professionals can
assess the situation