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First Aid: Child Abuse and Neglect Video
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- Neglect is the failure of the parent or guardian to provide basic necessities for the child, such as food, shelter, health, education, or emotional support.
- Neglected children may appear malnourished, dirty, or sluggish.
- Signs of physical abuse include bruises on the back, buttocks, or back of the legs.
- Kids who have been sexually abused may fear being touched, being alone with an adult, or may display a sudden behavioral change.
- Psychological abuse includes overdemands of the child or torture.
- Mandated reporters are required to report suspected abuse and include teachers, principals, healthcare providers, clergy, daycare providers, and others.
- Mandated reporters must consult their institution’s and state’s laws regarding how and to whom they should report suspected abuse.
- Abandonment is another type of abuse.
- 1-800-4-A-Child is the 24/7 national child abuse hotline.
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