What are the 4 legal categories of abuse?

The four different main types of child abuse are physical abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, and sexual abuse.

  • Physical Abuse. Physical Abuse is the deliberate intention to inflict pain.
  • Emotional Abuse.
  • Neglect.
  • Sexual Abuse.
  • Long Term Effects of Child Abuse.

What types of abuse need to be reported?

Specific details vary across jurisdictions—the abuse that must be reported may include neglect, or financial, physical, sexual, or other types of abuse. Mandated reporters may include paid or unpaid people who have assumed full or intermittent responsibility for the care of a child, dependent adult, or elder.

What is legally classified as abuse?

Abuse is an action that intentionally causes harm or injures another person. This can refer to physical abuse, psychological abuse, mental abuse, or child abuse (see below). Abuse is also to misuse something – e.g., abuse of process. Substance abuse is excessively using or misusing substances.

How do you discipline a child without being abusive?

How to Discipline Children Without Abuse

  1. Talk to children about their behavior. Listen to what they have to say about how they’re acting.
  2. Teach rather than Punish. View each discipline moment as an opportunity to teach children about how to successfully manage their behavior.
  3. Reward the Positive.
  4. Lead by Example.

What factors must you take into account regarding potential signs of abuse?

Environmental Factors

  • Injuries incompatible with history given.
  • Alcohol/drug use in household.
  • Recent family stresses.
  • Caregiver not seeking medical attention.
  • Apparent unrealistic expectations of infant.
  • History of diapering / toilet training difficulties.
  • Caregiver at the time of injury was a male.

What should you do instead of spanking?

Below are ten alternatives to spanking that you might find helpful.

  • Give choices. A choice gives some control back to the child on the parents’ terms.
  • Take a timeout.
  • Get someone else involved.
  • Teach them what you expect.
  • Recognize their positive behaviors.
  • Timeout.
  • Consequence.
  • Pick your battles.

How do you react when your child hits you?

Frame your rules in a positive manner whenever possible. Instead of saying, “Don’t hit,” say, “Use respectful touches.” Talk to your child about the rules to ensure they understand the consequences of breaking the rules. When your child hits you, firmly say, “No hitting.