Child Abuse

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eglected or emotionally deprived children may succumb to seduction that is part of sexual abuse. 8 They may lose sight of their right to be safe. They may feel the only emotional in they have is through an abusive experience. Similarly, physically abused children come to learn that they are objects. Some even inadvertently behave in ways that increase the likelihood of further abuse. 9
Sometimes as children try to make sense and gain control over these life experiences, they become victims of adults who respect children or who seek child victims as ways of dealing with their own problems and frustrations. 10
Unfortunately, the repercussions of abuse are widespread. One is the alarming increase of aggressive, abusive behavior towards people. Children who are abuse victims are much more likely to abuse others than their non-abused peers. 11 Some of the most violent and more aggressive crimes are committed by 12-to 13-year old children.12 Most of them have experienced some form of abuse early in their childhood. As amazing as it may seem, the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Section reports that 103 children under the age of ten who were arrested in 1994, were found to have been raped. 13
Perhaps one of the most difficult questions for parents and professionals to struggle with is whether or not a particular event is abusive. Some forms of abuse include beating, starving, or sexual contact. These are fairly obvious in their abusive nature. However, some experiences are less obvious, but still may be harmful to the child now or later in their life.
At times, the judgment is up to the law enforcement officials or Protective Services workers. Teachers, physicians, and mental health professionals are required to report suspected abuse. Teachers make judgments that often deal with child abuse. Teacher are trained in recognizing child abuse.14
These signs range from various signs. One of the most obvious sign is if there are constant bruis...