Child Abuse & Neglect

Harm or risk of harm to a child is called _____________.

• child abuse

• neglect

Hurting a child's feelings by belittling, constantly blaming, always criticizing, threats, or withholding love, support, and guidance is referred to as ________________.

• physical abuse

• sexual abuse

• emotional abuse

Inappropriate contact between an adult and a child is ___________.

• emotional abuse

• sexual abuse

• physical abuse

___________ is an act of guidance to correct an inappropriate behavior.

• abuse

• discipline

__________ is a harsh & unreasonable violent & harmful act towards a child.

• discipline

• abuse

What is the failure to provide a child's basic needs?

• child abuse

• emotional abuse

• sexual abuse

• neglect

___ in ___ children are abused or neglected at some point in their lives.

• 1 in 6

• 1 in 4

• 1 in 5

• 1 in 2

How many different types of abuse is there?

• 5

• 6

• 4

• 2

As an educator, you are considered a ___________ reporter.

• definite

• qualified

• mandated

Can child abuse be prevented?

• yes

• no