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Child Protection seeks to guarantee the right of all children to a life free from ______ and neglect.
Child Protection seeks to guarantee the right of all children to a life free from ______ and neglect.
violence
Child ______ is the persistent failure of a parent or adult caregiver to provide appropriate care to a child, despite being able to do so.
Child ______ is the persistent failure of a parent or adult caregiver to provide appropriate care to a child, despite being able to do so.
neglect
Child ______ involves forcing or enticing a child to take part in sexual activities.
Child ______ involves forcing or enticing a child to take part in sexual activities.
abuse
Child exploitation includes, but is not limited to, ______ and child prostitution.
Child exploitation includes, but is not limited to, ______ and child prostitution.
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Exploitation of a child refers to the use of the child in ______ or other activities for the benefit of others and to the detriment of the child‘s physical or mental health.
Exploitation of a child refers to the use of the child in ______ or other activities for the benefit of others and to the detriment of the child‘s physical or mental health.
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Child trafficking involves the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring, or receipt of children for the purpose of ______
Child trafficking involves the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring, or receipt of children for the purpose of ______
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Violence against children can manifest in forms of physical or mental injury, abuse, neglect, or ______
Violence against children can manifest in forms of physical or mental injury, abuse, neglect, or ______
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A Fit Person in child protection is an adult with high moral character, integrity, and the capability to provide a caring home for a child, registered by a probation officer or ______
A Fit Person in child protection is an adult with high moral character, integrity, and the capability to provide a caring home for a child, registered by a probation officer or ______
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Common risk factors for child abuse and neglect include stress, lack of parenting skills, domestic violence, untreated mental health issues, and alcohol and ______ abuse
Common risk factors for child abuse and neglect include stress, lack of parenting skills, domestic violence, untreated mental health issues, and alcohol and ______ abuse
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One of the factors contributing to child abuse is harmful gender norms, which can lead to issues such as child marriage and early ______
One of the factors contributing to child abuse is harmful gender norms, which can lead to issues such as child marriage and early ______
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Study Notes
Child Protection
- Child protection seeks to guarantee the right of all children to a life free from violence, abuse, exploitation, and neglect.
- Many actors are engaged in child protection, including children and youth, families, communities, government, civil society, and private organizations.
Child Abuse and Neglect
- Child abuse is any deliberate behavior or action that endangers a child's health, survival, well-being, and development.
- Child neglect is the persistent failure of a parent or adult caregiver to provide appropriate care to a child, despite being able to do so.
Types of Child Abuse
- Sexual abuse involves forcing or enticing a child to take part in sexual activities.
- Child exploitation refers to the use of a child in work or other activities for the benefit of others and to the detriment of the child's physical or mental health, development, and education.
- Child trafficking is the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring, or receipt of children for the purpose of exploitation.
- Violence against children is defined as all forms of physical or mental injury, abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Key Concepts
- Fit Person: An adult who has high moral character and integrity and is capable of looking after a child.
- Loco Parentis: Acting as a parent or guardian.
Risk Factors for Child Abuse and Neglect
- Stress
- Lack of parenting skills
- Domestic violence
- Untreated mental health issues
- Lack of support or resources
- Alcohol and drug abuse
Factors that Contribute to Child Abuse
- Poverty
- Lack of parental or adult care
- Harmful gender norms
- Unemployment
- Personal history of abuse or neglect
- Child marriage (also called early marriage)
Effects of Child Abuse
- Low self-esteem and destroys children's self-confidence
- Exhibiting extremely passive or aggressive behaviors
- Difficulties with interpersonal relationships
- Poor performance in school
- Frequent nightmares
- Depression that can lead to suicide attempts
- Results in a sense of worthlessness and inadequacy
- Leaves deep psychological marks that can last a lifetime
- Severe physical damage
- Torment and feelings of shame and guilt
Child Protection System
- A collection of laws, policies, rules, and services required across all spheres of society to enable child abuse prevention and response.
- Essential components:
- Laws and policies
- Meaningful coordination across government departments and between sectors at different levels
- Knowledge of and data on child protection issues and good practices
- Minimum standards and oversight
- Preventive and responsive services
- Skilled child protection workforce
- Adequate funding
- Children's voices and participation
- An aware and supportive public
Situation of Child Protection in Ghana's Health Sector
- The Ghana Health Service and development partners lead most of the small-scale child protection initiatives in the health sector.
- A review of the health sector's capacity and gaps revealed that the majority of health facilities in the six regions lacked the necessary resources to provide acceptable treatment.
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Learn about child protection and the various actors involved, including children, families, communities, and organizations. Explore what constitutes child abuse and neglect, and how they impact a child's well-being and development.
