Child Abuse Prevention and Definition

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What is the primary consequence of child abuse or maltreatment according to the WHO's definition?

  • Actual or potential harm to the child's health, survival, development or dignity (correct)
  • Loss of parental trust
  • Emotional distress only
  • Social isolation

What type of relationship is a prerequisite for child abuse or maltreatment according to the WHO's definition?

  • Relationship of responsibility, trust or power (correct)
  • Relationship of equality and mutual respect
  • Romantic relationship
  • Causal relationship

What is included in the definition of child abuse or maltreatment by the WHO?

  • Only sexual abuse and exploitation
  • Only physical and emotional abuse
  • All forms of physical and/or emotional ill-treatment, sexual abuse, neglect, or commercial or other exploitation (correct)
  • Only neglect and commercial exploitation

What is the name of the organization that drafted the definition of child abuse or maltreatment?

<p>WHO (World Health Organization) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year was the WHO Consultation on Child Abuse Prevention (CCAP) held?

<p>1999 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the category of child abuse that involves harming a child's physical health or well-being?

<p>Physical abuse (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which category of child abuse involves failure to provide necessary care or attention to a child?

<p>Neglect (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the category of child abuse that involves manipulating or terrorizing a child?

<p>Emotional abuse (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the category of child abuse that involves using a child for sexual gratification?

<p>Sexual abuse (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many categories of child abuse are mentioned in the text?

<p>4 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Definition of Child Abuse

  • Child abuse or maltreatment encompasses physical and/or emotional ill-treatment, including:
    • Sexual abuse
    • Neglect
    • Negligent treatment
    • Commercial or other exploitation
  • Harm caused by child abuse or maltreatment can be actual or potential
  • Types of harm caused by child abuse or maltreatment include:
    • Harm to the child's health
    • Harm to the child's survival
    • Harm to the child's development
    • Harm to the child's dignity
  • Child abuse or maltreatment occurs in the context of a relationship characterized by:
    • Responsibility
    • Trust
    • Power

Definition of Child Abuse

  • Child abuse or maltreatment includes all forms of physical and/or emotional ill-treatment, sexual abuse, neglect, or commercial or other exploitation.
  • This can result in actual or potential harm to the child's health, survival, development, or dignity.
  • This harm occurs in the context of a relationship of responsibility, trust, or power.

Categories of Child Abuse

  • Physical abuse
  • Sexual abuse
  • Emotional abuse
  • Neglect

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