Abuse

	Child Abuse: Verbal abuse
	Q:Child Abuse: Verbal abuseA:Verbal abuse is repeatedly insulting a child; or calling a child names. When telling a child he is stupid, fat, lazy, use... read more...

	Child Abuse: Signs of abuse
	Q:Child Abuse: Signs of abuseA:Child abuse, no matter what kind, often leads to changes in your child's behaviour. You should pay close attention to d... read more...

	Child Abuse: Physical and emotional neglect
	Q:Child Abuse: Physical and emotional neglectA:Physical neglect is when a parent or caregiver fails to provide the basic needs for a child - food, clo... read more...

	Child Abuse: Physical abuse
	Q:Child Abuse: Physical abuseA:Physical abuse includes anything a person does that physically harms a child. Harm is most often defined as any action... read more...

	Child Abuse: I am worried about inappropriate sexual behaviour by another adult
	Q:Child Abuse: I am worried about inappropriate sexual behaviour by another adultA:Your infant or child may have contact with someone who makes you un... read more...

	Child Abuse: Emotional abuse
	Q:Child Abuse: Emotional abuseA:Emotional abuse is a pattern of continuous criticism, insults, humiliation and rejection, like telling a child she is ... read more...

	Child Abuse: A child tells me he or she is being abused
	Q:Child Abuse: A child tells me he or she is being abusedA:Abuse takes many forms: including sexual and physical abuse, and emotional neglect.Often, c... read more...