Understanding Types of Abuse

What is physical abuse?

• When a child is not given enough food or nutrition for a healthy body

• When someone hurts and injures a child or young person on purpose

• When a child is made to feel worthless

• When a child is involved in online bullying

Which of the following best describes emotional abuse?

• Not providing a child with enough clothing or brand name sneakers

• Repeatedly making a child feel worthless, unloved, alone or scared

• Forcing a child to do chores to help keep the house tidy and teach responsibility

• Giving a child too many gifts and turning them into a selfish and entitled person

Sexual abuse involves:

• Not allowing a child to play outside when it is raining

• Involving a child or young person in sexual activity by someone in a position of power

• Showing physical affection and love for a child through hugs and holding hands

• Not providing appropriate nourishment in their diet to grow a healthy mind and body

What is neglect?

• When a child is not given everything on their Christmas list

• When a parent or carer does not give a child the love, help and care they need

• When a child is sent to school when they don't want to go

• When a child is praised too much and become confident and resilient

Which of the following is NOT a type of abuse discussed?

• Physical abuse

• Emotional abuse

• Academic abuse

• Neglect

Domestic and family violence is best described as:

• Violence or abuse that happens within a family or household

• Not allowing a child to use the internet

• Giving a child too much pocket money that they spend at Maccas

• Making a child do extra homework

Which type of abuse involves the use of the internet or digital technology to harm a child?

• Physical abuse

• Online abuse

• Elder abuse

• Discriminatory abuse

Financial abuse can be defined as:

• Not allowing a child to play multiple sports because the fees are too expensive

• Controlling or misusing someone’s money or financial resources

• Making a child do chores for pocket money

• Not giving a child enough nutritious food

Elder abuse refers to:

• Abuse directed at young children from elderly people

• Abuse directed at older people, often by someone they trust

• Abuse that happens at school to teachers and support staff

• Abuse that happens online or on social media dating apps

Discriminatory abuse is:

• Abuse based on someone’s race, gender, disability or other differences

• Abuse that happens in the workplace when the person promoted is not qualified for the role

• Abuse that happens during sporting matches from those on the sidelines

• Abuse that involves stealing from the wealthy and giving to the poor