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What is child abuse? Child abuse is the act of harming a child physically, emotional, and sexual or putting a child at risk of harm can be considered as child abuse.

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  • Submitted: 11/05/2012
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AS and A Level Developmental Psychology

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Child Abuse

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Child abuse is a type of violence that could leave a child physically and emotional scarred for life. The definition of child abuse is anything that can put the child at harm or puts them at risk of being harmed. It does not have to occur in one type of environment but it can also take place in many other kinds such as living with a single parent or economic background (Feldman 331) . There are four different types of child abuse, which are physical, emotional, neglect, and sexual abuse. In order to know for sure, if a child has been abused there is certain warning signs that one must look for before assuming. Child abuse is 100 percent preventable by taking the right measures that are needed. If someone knows a child that is being abused by a parent or caregiver, it is very important that the child gets immediate treatment right away. The statistics on given on child abuse is outrageous.

Child Abuse

What is child abuse? Child abuse is the act of harming a child physically, emotional, and sexual or putting a child

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