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Child abuse is defined as as variety of Harmful behaviors Directed Against children. It can take many forms like *child sexual abuse
*physical abuse
*Emotional neglect and
Abuse etc.
What is Child Abuse?
child abuse can be defined as harming (whether physcially,emotionally or sexually) It is not always easy to Recoginse that a child is being hurt or is at risk, some form of protection issues are visible and obvious,Such as a child begging on the street or child labour or physical abse at home etc. In such circumstances a child may or may not speak to you about the abuse. But since it is obvious .you can immediately help the child.
- physical Abuse
physical abuse of a child is when a parents or caregiver Causes any non-accidental Physical injury to a child (28.3%) of adults report being physically Abused as a child physical abuse is any Intentional avt causing injury or aggression to another person or animal by way of bodily contact, In most cases children are the Victims of physical abuse. In addition. symptoms of Depression,Emotional,Distress and suicidal Ideation are also common features of People who have been physically Abused.
- Emotional Abuse
Emotional abuse. When a parents or caregiver Harms a child’s Mental and Social development,or causes Severe Emotional harms .while a single incident may be abuse, most often emotional abuse is a patten of behavior that causes damage over Time.(10.6%)of adults report being emotionally abused as a child. Emotional abuse is any abusive behavior that isn’t physical, which may include verbal aggression, intimidation,manipulation and Humiliation. Which most often unfolds as a pattern of behavior over time that aims to Diminish Another person’s sense of Identity,Dignity and self worth and which often result in anxiety. Emotional abuse like Thrives in the darkness when no one understands. discusses or Recognizes. It used your Newfound knowledge and Curiosity to shine the light on the riska and devastation of emotional abuse
- Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse also referrer to as molestation is abusive sexual behavior by one person upon another, It us often perpetrated bt using force or taking advantage of another. sexaul abuse has been linked to the development of psychotic symptoms in abused children. Child sexual abuse Prevention programmes were developed in the united States of America. During the 1970s and originally delivered to children. Sexual abuse is a problme in some Minority communities, child sexual abuse became a public issue in the 1970s and 1980s
History.
In Rajasthan-12year old gril gives birth to infant later tells mother she was raped
A 12 year old girl was raped by her classmate in Rajasthan .eight months ago in Balesar village, Jodhpur Police have detained three of the classmates in connection with the incident. All three are minors“, The victim’s mother told us that
on Monday evening. When the girl complained of server stomach ache, she rushed her to umaid hospital. After some time. Informed her that she Gave Birth to baby When the victim’s mother queried her. The girl narrated her ordeal. The victim added that fearning dire consequences she did not inform anyone about the incident. Police arrested minors have been booked under POCSO act and several indian penal code(IPC)sections
Hyderabad:Techie accused of abusing own children,(3year ago)
A 45year old man software professional was arrested by the jubilee Hills police for Misbehaving with his children. In 2003 he married a woman Form venkatagiri in jubilee hills and they lived in the US still 210.According to jubilee hills inspector S.Rajashekar Reedy the couple returned to India in 2010 and settled in jubilee hills along with their two children form 2018 due to personal problems, the wife and Husband started living separately. The mother noticed that the children were emotionally not keeping well and took them to a child psychologist. The inspector said the children alleged that their father and his friends Have Misbehaved. Finally The mother has Gave a complaint with jubilee hills police and said the friend is absconding.
- Child Protection
Child protection must ensure that no child falls out of the social security and safety net, child protection is relevant for all setting-home, school. Neighbourhood. Community etc child safety is ensured to a large extent . When a child can speak to parents without having any inhibitions or donuts. A child is not abused physically, emotionally and sexually. When a child knows how to protect himself or herself when parents or society have to build a child’s confidence by providing knowledge and information about personal safety.
Importances to Teach a Child the Skills to Prevent Sexual Abuse
- We should talk about the body parts Early.
- Teach them that some Body parts are private.
- Teach your child body boundaries.
- Teach them that no one should Take pictures of their private parts.
- We have to teach them How to get out of a scary or uncomfortable situation.
- Teach them that a body touch might tickle or feel good
CONCLUSION (what can we do)
A child should not have to live in fear . Because of the way someone chooses to harm them. It is important for people out in society to work towards helping these children that have no voice. Society should look out for signs of how to detect and then protect a child who is experiencing society speaking up about issues they see with children and their Families.
We often see children begging on the road or being physically abused in the community or sometimes come across a missing child or street child who seems unwell. We have it simple. But an important role to play in such Situation always put the child first (give Priority) over all other important work. Do not ignore the situation.
