Types of Child Abuse

Physical

• Physical injury that results in substantial harm to the child or a genuine threat of substantial harm from physical injury of child including an injury that is at variance with history or un-explanation given

Sexual

• Undesired sexual behavior by one person upon another
  • Sexual abuse of child, indecency with a child, sexual/aggravated assault
  • Failure to prevent sexual conduct
  • Encouraging child’s engagement in conduct
  • Causing, permitting or allowing child to participate in being photographed, filmed or depicted in obscene or pornographic manner

Neglect

• Leaving a child in a situation where the child would be exposed to a risk of physical or mental harm without arranging necessary care and the demonstration of intent not to return by a parent or guardian

Emotional

• It can include anything from verbal abuse and constant criticism to more subtle tactics, such as repeated disapproval or even the refusal to ever be pleased.