5. Introduction:
Child abuse has been
seen in different cases
and have many cause.
For example,
physical violence
environmental social
stress on families
parents mental illness
Parents separation
Family issues
Frustration on children
6. Worldwide History:
Child abuse was first founded early as 1884 in
great Britain.
The world state in united states to work with
the law in protecting children in the late 1800’s
in Newyork
In 1960’s child abuse was identified as a
clinical condition which is sever threat to a
child’s life.
Because of horrible history of child abuse,
people are trying to stop What has been
started. Today there are resources for children
and families in need of some help.
10. Physical abuse:
Physical abuse is any intentional act
causing injury to another person. In
most cases, children are the victims
of physical abuse, but adults can also
be victims, as in cases of domestic
violence or workplace aggression
Signs:
Loss of self-confidence or self-esteem.
Depression.
Headaches or stomachaches with no
medical cause.
11. Emotional
(Psychological)abuse:
Emotional abuse (or psychological
abuse) is a pattern of behavior that
impairs a child’s emotional development
or sense of self-worth. This may include
Constant criticism
Threats
Rejection
12. Neglect abuse:
“Neglect is the failure of a parent,
guardian, or other caregiver to provide
for a child’s basic needs.
Neglect may be: Physical
Neglect may be : Medical
Neglect may be: Emotional
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Child abuse and child neglect, there is
another aspect which is physical abuse
many of students or children beaten by
their teachers and died, injured or
suffered in mental disorder. There were
reports of few days ago about 9 year old
madrasah students Hussain was beaten
to death by a Maulvi
15. Bullying in school &
society:
Our society has shrugged off
bullying by labelling it a ‘rite
of passage’ and by asking
students to ‘simply get over
it’.
Those attitude needs to
change. Every day students
are bullied into silence and
are afraid to speak up. Lets
break this silence and end
school bullying.
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18. Current issues:
Parents who physically abuse their spouses
are more likely to physical abuse their children.
Whether domestic violence is cause of child
abuse or both are martial discord and abuse
are caused by tendencies in the abuser is still
debated.
Poverty
Lack of education
Mental and physical illness
Lack of support
Lack of parenting skills
Domestic violence
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They may become depressed.
They may have difficulty sleeping.
They have nightmares or flashback.
They may start to wet their beds.
They may become aggressive.
They may have an eating disorder.
20. Role of government:
UNICEF works with the Ministry of
Social Welfare and Special
Education, Government of
Pakistan, Ministry of Parliamentary
Affairs, Provincial Social Welfare
Departments, International and
national NGOs and other UN
agencies to protect children from
abuse, exploitation, violence,
discrimination and support the
establishement of a system
of juvenile(adult) justice.
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22. Ever since 1948 when its first office was
established in Pakistan, the United
Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has
been committed to the aspiration that
one day, each and every child in the
country, no matter where they live, or
their family circumstances, will be
guaranteed the right to survive.
23. Precautionary
measures:
Be a nurturing parent. Children need to
know that they are special, loved and
capable of following their dreams
Help a friend, neighbor or relative.
Being a parent isn’t easy
Offer a helping hand- take care of the
children, so the parent(s) can rest or
spend time together
24. Respect kids. Treat them the same way
you want to be treated.
Help to develop parenting resources at
your local library – films, books, and
information.
Promote programs in schools.
Teaching children, parents and
teachers prevention strategies can
help to keep children safe.
Get involved. Advocate for services to
families
25. Monitor your child’s television and video
viewing. Watching violent films and TV
programs harms young children. It scares
them, and teaches children that aggression
is a good way to handle frustration and
solve problems.
Volunteer at a local child abuse program.
There are many family support, crisis need
volunteers to help families under stress.
Contact your local United Way office or
look in a telephone directory for agencies
in your community. If you can’t give time,
support the program with a donation.
26. Report suspected abuse or neglect.
Keeping children safe is the
responsibility of every adult in the
community.