This presentation by the Child Defenders organization discusses child abuse, including defining it as the mistreatment or neglect of a child. It outlines the four main types of child abuse: physical, sexual, emotional, and neglect. Signs of abuse and potential long-term impacts on children are described. The group's goal is to educate students about child abuse and encourage victims to speak up. Their action plan includes getting permission and support to give an assembly informing students and putting up posters. Potential partner organizations in preventing child abuse are also listed.

1. Presentation by the
Child Defenders
Refuse to Abuse

2. What is child abuse?
Child abuse is the physical, sexual and
psychological mistreatment or neglect
of a child, especially by a parent or
caregiver.

3. The 4 Types of Child Abuse
● Physical Abuse - A child’s guardian or parent is purposely hurting the child.
● Sexual Abuse - A minor is forced into having sexual activity.
● Emotional Abuse - A child’s emotional and social life is harmed by their
parent.
● Child Neglect - A parent doesn’t supervise and provide the child's basic
needs.

4. Statistics

6. Signs of
Child Abuse
● Changes in behavior
● Burns
● Black eyes
● Depression
● Attempts at running away
● Unknown bruises
What can Happen to
a Child After
Child Abuse
After kids are abused they can
have...
● Scars or bruises
● Depression
● Suicidal thoughts
● Mental health issues
● And more

7. The Big Goal
● Our big goal is to stop child abuse and to educate people.

8. Our Project
We want to inform students about child abuse, as well as
encouraging the victims to speak up and speak out about
it.

9. Action Plan
1. Talk to a counselor or teacher so that they can
support the idea.
2. Talk to the principal so that we have permission to
address students.
3. Recruit friends and people who care about the
matter to help with the program.
4. Put up posters and advertisements.
5. Have an assembly to inform students.

10. Possible Partners
Some non-profit organizations found throughout the
United States:
Prevent Child Abuse - does home-visiting strategies to
check if all children are okay
Childhelp - helps spread the word, allowing people to
make donations, and even having fundraising
opportunities

11. What Causes an Adult to Abuse a Child
● Physical and mental illness
● Depression
● Traumatic stress
● Stress in general
● Overworking
● Family crisis
● Domestic violence
● Trauma
● Other conflicts

12. Why Don’t Kids Say Anything?
● Threatened by the parents
● Don’t know what to do when this type of stuff is
happening
● Would feel embarrassed
● Don’t know a safe adult to tell
● Afraid to tell authorities because they don’t
want to get their parents in trouble

15. Ms. Dorothy’s Group
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16. Thank You For
Your Time!