Human Growth and Development / Unit 6 HGD 0783 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Child Abuse and Neglect
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The idea
Child maltreatment includes physical abuse, intentional bodily harm; sexual abuse; emotional abuse, such as tormenting or demeaning; and neglect of physical or emotional needs.
In practice
A maltreated four-year-old acting out in care, seeming exhausted and struggling to play with peers.
Where people slip
Neglect can be physical, withholding food, shelter or hygiene, or emotional, withholding attention and love.
Your place on the trail
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