Child Abuse

Introduction-The child abuse issue has not gone away in today's society. In truth, it has only increased as a problem. There are many more young people who are neglected and abused by parents.

I. Background to this issue

A. Recognizing Abuse

1. Visible signs

2. Emotional abuse

B. Effects of child abuse and neglect

1. Lack of trust and relationship difficulties.

2. Core feelings of being "worthless" or "damaged."

3. Trouble regulating emotions.

C. Types of child abuse

1. Child Neglect

2. Physical Child Abuse

3. Mental Child Abuse

4. Sexual Abuse

II. Abusive Parents

A. Abusive parent causes

1. Experienced it during their Childhood

2. Mental illness

3. Drinking Problems

B. Abusive Parent Signs

1. signs of physical abuse

2. Signs of Emotional abuse

3. Signs of neglect

4. Signs of sexual abuse

III. Helping Abused or neglected Children

A. Tips for talking to abused children.

1. avoid denial and remain calm

2. don't interrogate

3. reassure the child that they did nothing wrong

4. safety comes first

B. Reporting child abuse and neglect

1. I don't want to interfere with someone else's family. 2. What if I break up someone's home?

3. They will know it was me who called.

4. It won't make a difference what I have to say.

IV. Possible solutions for solving Child abuse for future generations.

A. Better education for young parents