unit 8 wellness

Child maltreatment

A childs Rights are not being met

Types of maltreatment

Neglect, physical abuse, emotional a use, sexual abuse and witnessing family violence

Neglect

When caregivers fail to meet child's physical, emotional and social needs through inattention or omission

Physical abuse

Physical injury inflicted on child

Physical injury categories common of physical abuse

Bruises, burns, fractures, head injuries, abdominal injuries

Abusive head trauma

A nonaccidental head injury with or without impact when a child is shaken violently

Female genital mutilation/cutting (FMG/C)

Partial or total removal of clitosus, prepuce, Labias, and other harmful procedures to female genitalia

Emotional abuse

Emotional harm caused by threats, verbal abuse, isolation, exploitation, or inadequate nurturing

Family violence

Any form of maltreatment or neglect experienced from a family member ,

Sexual abuse

Involvement of children in sexual activity

Behavioural and emotional indicators

Signs, symptoms or clues that lead educators to believe the child is being maltreated.

Primary prevention

ECLC program policies and practises that supports relationships with children and families so that child maltreatment doesn't happen

Secondary prevention

Identifying, documenting and reporting maltreatment

Documentation

Notations in children's files concerning illness, observation of development or suspected abuse.

Tertiary protection

Creating a care plan for a child's recovery.