- Abuse - is what happens when an older adult takes advantage of his authority over a younger child.
- Refers to the use of force.
- Lack of provision of those things which are necessarily for the child's growth and development.
- Child abandonment
- Child neglect
- Abuse in the form of inflicting pain.
- Abuse in the form of insults and undermining one's confidence
- Abuse in the form of unwanted sexual contact.
- They come from violent families
- They were also abused by their parents.
- They have inadequate parenting skills.
- They are socially isolated because they don't trust anyone.
- They are emotionally immature.
- They have negative attitude towards the management of the abused.
S - erious injuries in various stages of healing.
H - ealthy hair in various length.
A - pathy, No reaction.
D - epression
E - xcessive knowledge of Sex
S - elf esteem is low
What is the priority?
- R.A. 7610, the anti child abuse law requires reporting of suspected cases to authorities.
- Report cases to the barangay officers, DSWD, personnel, police within 48 hours.
