The Different Types

of
Child Abuse
What is “Child abuse”?

“Child abuse”
refers to the
maltreatment.
CHILD ABUSE INCLUDES THE FF:

 Psychological and physical abuse, neglect,

cruelty, sexual abuse and emotional
maltreatment;

 Any act by deeds or words which degrades

or demeans the intrinsic worth and dignity of
a child as a human being;
CHILD ABUSE INCLUDES THE FF: (CONTINUATION)

 Unreasonable deprivation of his basic needs

for survival, such as food and shelter; or

 Failure to immediately give medical

treatment to an injured child resulting in
serious impairment of his growth and
development or in his permanent incapacity
or death. (R.A No. 7610 Sec. 3 (b))
HOW ARE THE FF. TERMS DEFINED IN TERMS OF
CHILD ABUSE CASES?
1. Cruelty - refers to any act, by word or deed,
which degrades or demeans the intrinsic worth
and dignity of a child as a human being.
2. Physical Injury - includes, but is not limited
to lacerations, fractured bones, burns, internal
injuries, severe injury or serious bodily harm
suffered by a child;
HOW ARE THE FF. TERMS DEFINED IN TERMS OF CHILD ABUSE CASES?
(CONTINUATION)

3. Psychological Injury – means the harm to a

child’s psychological or intellectual functioning,
which may be exhibited by severe anxiety,
depression, withdrawal or outward aggressive
behaviors.

4. Neglect – means the failure to provide, for

reasons other than poverty, adequate food,
clothing, shelter, basic education or medical
HOW ARE THE FF. TERMS DEFINED IN TERMS OF CHILD ABUSE CASES?
(CONTINUATION)

so as to seriously endanger the physical,

mental, social and emotional growth and
development of the child;

5. Sexual abuse – includes the employment, use,

persuasion , inducement, enticement or
coercion of a child to engage in, or assist
another person to engage in, sexual intercourse
or lascivious conduct with, or the
HOW ARE THE FF. TERMS DEFINED IN TERMS OF CHILD ABUSE CASES?
(CONTINUATION)

molestation, prostitution with children;

6. Lascivious conduct – means intentional

touching of a child, either directly or through
clothing, of the genitalia, anus, groin, breast
inner thigh, or buttocks, or the introduction of
any object into the genitalia, anus or mouth, of
any person, whether of the same or opposite
HOW ARE THE FF. TERMS DEFINED IN TERMS OF CHILD ABUSE CASES?
(CONTINUATION)

sex, with an intent to abuse, humiliate, harass,

degrade, or arouse or gratify the sexual desire
of any person, bestiality, masturbation,
lascivious exhibition of the genitals or pubic
area of a person;

7. Exploitation – means the hiring, employment,

persuasion, inducement of a child to perform in
obscene exhibitions and indecent
HOW ARE THE FF. TERMS DEFINED IN TERMS OF CHILD ABUSE CASES?
(CONTINUATION)

shows, whether live or in video or film, or to

pose or act as a model in obscene publications
or pornographic materials, or to sell distribute
said materials. (R.A. 7610, Rules and Regulations on
Reporting and Investigation of Child Abuse Cases, Sec.
2)
TYPES OF AN ABUSED CHILD:

1. Abandoned child – is one without proper

parental care and have been abandoned
by his/her parents for a period of at
least three consecutive months.
2. Neglected child – is one who is
unreasonably deprived of his/her basic
need for survival such as, clothing,
shelter and/or education.
TYPES OF AN ABUSED CHILD: (CONTINUATION)
3. Sexually abused child – is one who has
been involved in a sexual activity with an
adult (or any person older or bigger) where
the child was used as asexual object for
gratification of the older person’s need and
desire.
4. Physically abused child – is one who have
been inflicted with non-accidental or
unreasonable physical injuries by parents \,
guardians or custodian to a degree which, if
not immediately remedied, could seriously
impair the child’s growth and development or
result in permanent disability or even death.
TYPES OF AN ABUSED CHILD: (CONTINUATION)

5. Exploited child – is one who has been

induced or forced by parents or guardians or
other persons or circumstances to indulge in
activities which endanger his/her moral,
emotional and social development.
6. Children in Situations of Armed Conflict
(CSAC) – are children who have been forcibly
displaced as a result of violent confrontation
between two opposing forces.
TYPES OF AN ABUSED CHILD: (CONTINUATION)

7. Child in Conflict with the Law (CICL) –

is one below eighteen (18) years old, who
is alleged as, accused of, or adjudged as
having committed a criminal offense;
8. Working child – is engaged in any
economic activity which may cause serious
threats to his/her protection, health,
safety and moral well-being.
HOW CAN ONE IDENTIFY A
SUSPECTED VICTIM OF CHILD
ABUSE?
Physical:
• Unexplained
• Unusual
• Body injury
• Bruises
• Burns
• Human bite marks
• Abrasions
• Lacerations
HOW CAN ONE IDENTIFY A SUSPECTED VICTIM OF
CHILD ABUSE? (CONTINUES)

Physical:
• Contusions
• Blade marks
• Weight loss
Psychological:
• Extreme fear
• Confusion
• Anxiety
• Anger
• depression
HOW CAN ONE IDENTIFY A SUSPECTED VICTIM OF
CHILD ABUSE? (CONTINUES)

Psychological:
• Depression
• Shock
• Withdrawal
• Aggressiveness
• Blank stares
• Absent mindedness
• Stealing
• Lying
• Suicidal tendencies
• Regressive behavior
WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF CHILD ABUSE?
Child Abuse adversely affects the normal. Physical
and psychological growth, and development of the
child. It may vary depending on the kind and degree
of abuse.

Physical effects:
• Malnutrition • Permanent physical
• Sexually-transmitted disabilities
diseases • Drug addiction
• Aids • Death
• Unwanted pregnancy
WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF CHILD ABUSE? (CONTINOUS)

Psychological and Social Effects:

• Withdrawal syndrome
• Learning disabilities
• Extreme depression
• Sense of alienation
• Suicidal/self destructive
tendencies
• Emotional breakdown
• Aggressive behavior
• Low self image
• Relationship problems
• Rejection
• Fear
• Confusion
• Distrust to others
• Truancy
• Running away from home
WHO IS A CHILD ABUSER?
A child abuser is any person regardless of age, sex,
race, creed or color who deliberately commits or
perpetrates any acts defined as constituting child
abuse.

• Family member • Teacher

• Relative • Baby sitter
• Neighbor • Child-care giver
• Friend • Stranger
WHY DO PARENTS/ADULTS
ABUSE CHILDREN?
 Ignorance
 Emotional immaturity
 Stresses
-Marital or economic problems
- Predisposition toward
maltreatment
 Lack of constructive outlets
for tension
 Anger or aggression
 Poor impulse control
WHY DO PARENTS/ADULTS ABUSE CHILDREN?
(CONTINOUS)

 Mental disturbance
 Sexual perversion
 Influence of alcohol;
 Prohibited drugs.
WHO MAY FILE A COMPLAINT AGAINST PERSON
WHO ABUSES OR ABUSED A CHILD?
(a) offended party;
(b) parent or legal guardian;
(c) ascendant or collateral
relative of the child within the
third degree of consanguinity;
(d) duly authorized officer or
social worker of the
Department;
WHO MAY FILE A COMPLAINT AGAINST PERSON WHO ABUSES OR ABUSED
A CHILD? (CONTINOUS)
(e) officer, social worker or
representative of a licensed
caring institution;
(f) Barangay chairman; or
(g) at least three (3)
concerned responsible citizens
of the community where the
abuse took place who have
personal knowledge of the
offense committed.
 WHAT SHOULD BE REMEMBERED IN REPORTING
CASES OF CHILD ABUSE?

1. A person who learns of facts or

circumstances that give rise to the
belief that a child has suffered abuse
may report the same, either orally or in
writing, to the Development of Social
Welfare and Development.
WHAT SHOULD BE REMEMBERED IN REPORTING CASES OF CHILD ABUSE?
(CONTINUATION)

2. The head of any public or private

hospital, medical clinic and similar
institution, as well as the attending
physician and nurse, shall report, either
orally or in writing, to the Department the
examination and/or treatment of a child
who appears to have suffered abuse within
forty-eight (48) hours from knowledge of
the same.
WHAT SHOULD BE REMEMBERED IN REPORTING CASES OF CHILD ABUSE?
(CONTINUATION)

3. It shall be the duty of all teachers and

administrators in public schools, probation
officers, government lawyers, law enforcement
officers, barangay officials and employees
whose work involves dealing with children to
report all incidents of possible child abuse to
the Department.
WHAT SHOULD BE REMEMBERED IN REPORTING CASES OF CHILD ABUSE?
(CONTINUATION)

4. Failure of the individuals mentioned in

number 2 hereof, as well as the administrator
or head of the hospital, clinic or similar
institution concerned to report a possible case
of child abuse shall be punishable with a fine of
not more than two thousand pesos (P
2,000.00).
WHERE CAN ONE REPORT A SUSPECTED VICTIM
OF CHILD ABUSE?
1. -nearest Local Social Welfare
Office/Department of Social Welfare
(DSWD)
-Social Welfare divisions of the Local
Government Units;

2. nearest Police Station/Philippine National

Police;
WHERE CAN ONE REPORT A SUSPECTED VICTIM OF CHILD ABUSE? (CONTINUATION)

3. National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)

4. Barangay Council for the Protection of

Children (BCPC)

5. Commission on Human Rights

6. Department of Justice (DOJ) – Task –

Force on the Children’s Protection
WHAT ARE THE SERVICES
AVAILABLE TO VICTIMS OF
CHILD ABUSE?

1. Protective Custody
2. Counselling
3. Medical/Dental Services
4. Psychological/Psychiatric
Services
5. Social Services to Family
 WHAT ARE THE SERVICES AVAILABLE TO VICTIMS
OF CHILD ABUSE? (CONTINUATION)

6. Child Placement Services

a. Residential Care/Temporary
Shelter;
b. Foster Care;
c. Guardianship;
d. Adoption, whether domestic
or intercountry adoption.
WHAT ARE THE SERVICES AVAILABLE TO VICTIMS
OF CHILD ABUSE? (CONTINUATION)

7. Legal Services
8. Educational and Vocational
Services

Thank you for listening!

Prepared by: Cest LaVi A. Santos
BSEd BS 3A