Child Abuse

Child Abuse
Prevention & Detection

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Definition of Child Abuse:
• Child abuse occurs when the parent, guardian, or

other person responsible for the child's welfare:
• Inflicts or allows to be inflicted upon the child physical or

mental injury or engages in acts or omissions that
present a substantial risk of physical or mental injury to
the child, including injuries sustained as a result of
excessive corporal punishment
-Physical injury means death or permanent or

temporary disfigurement or impairment of any
bodily organ or function.
Possible Signs
Unexplained (or poorly explained) injuries. Bruises in the shape of objects, cigarette
burns or bite marks should raise particular concerns.
Changes in behavior (suddenly withdrawn, angry, aggressive, anxious or depressed)
Regressing to earlier behaviors (such as thumb-sucking, bed-wetting, fear of the dark

or strangers)
• Fear of going home
• Change in appetite, or signs of a sudden eating disorder
• Risk taking behaviors
• Wary of adults
• Uncomfortable when other children cry, and generally controls own crying
Normal vs. Not Normal Injuries
Normal Not Normal
Children who run and play 70% of non accidental injuries

frequently fall, trip and run into occur in these areas. The primary
things. The areas children areas for abuse include:
frequently scrape or bruise • Upper, middle and lower back
include: • Back of neck
• Knees • Buttocks
• Elbows • Back of leg and knees
• Back of arms and hands (areas
• Forehead that may be injured when the
• Hands child tries to defend her/himself)
• Chin
• Nose
Definition of Neglect in South Carolina
• Neglect:
Child neglect occurs when the parent, guardian,

or other person responsible for the child's
welfare fails to supply the child with adequate
food, clothing, shelter, education as required by
law; supervision appropriate to the child's age
and development; or health care even though
financially able to do so or offered financial or
other reasonable means to do so and the failure
to do so has caused or presents a substantial
risk of causing physical or mental injury.
Possible Signs of Neglect
• Begs for or hoards food

• States frequent/continual absence of
parent or guardian
• Frequently dirty or not bathed
• Has unattended physical problems
• Shows extreme dependence or
detachment
• Frequently hungry or inappropriately
dressed
• Engages in delinquent behavior, such
as prostitution or stealing
Examples of Neglect
• Failure to provide adequate food, shelter, and clothing appropriate to the

climatic and environmental conditions
• Failure to provide, whether intentional or otherwise, supervision or a

reliable person(s) to provide child care
• Leaving a child alone for an excessive period of time (given the child's
age and cognitive abilities)
• The person responsible for the child's care displays erratic or impaired
behavior
• Recognizing the child's need but failing to provide the child with
emotional nurturance
Child Sexual Abuse: Facts you need to know!
• 1 in 3 girls are sexually abused before the age of 18.
• 1 in 5 boys are sexually abused before the age of 18.
• 30% of sexual abuse is never reported.
• Nearly 70% of all reported sexual assaults (including assaults on adults)

occur to children age 17 and under.
• 90% of child sexual abuse victims know the perpetrator in some way.
• 38% of the sexual abusers of boys are female.

Possible Signs of Sexual Abuse
• Difficulty walking or sitting
• Demonstrates unusual sexual knowledge/behavior above developmental level
• Shows extreme compliance or defiance
• Sudden reluctance to change near others (for activities such as gym)
• Reported nightmares or bedwetting
• Sudden change in appetite
• Suddenly avoids a certain adult(s)
• Experiences pain when urinating
• Signs of eating disorders
• Exhibits promiscuity
Child Sexual Abuse: The Predator
Predators often target children

with obvious vulnerabilities:
• A child who feels

unloved/unpopular
• Has family problems
• Spends time alone and
unsupervised
• Lacks confidence and self esteem
• Is isolated from peers
Possible Signs of a Predator
• “Grooming” is where the abuser:
• Identifies and targets the victim

• Gains trust and access
• Plays a role in the child’s life
• Isolates the child
• Creates a secrecy around the
relationship
• Initiates sexual contact (starting with
arms around the shoulder, pat on the
knee, etc.)
• Controls the relationship
Possible Signs of a Predator
• Offers to play games, give rides, buy treats or gifts,

etc.
• Always offers a sympathetic ear (“Your parents and

friends don’t understand you? Well, I do.”)
• Tries to fill a void in the child’s life
• Is unusually protective of the child or severely limits

the child’s contact with other children
• Exhibits jealousy when youth would rather spend

time with others
Do’s and Don’ts of Responding
DO DON’T
• Immediately tell the child you believe • Panic or show that you are shocked.
them. REMAIN CALM!
• Tell them they were right to tell you, and • Never give the impression that you might
were brave to do so. blame the child. Don’t ask: “Why did you
• Acknowledge that it is difficult talk about let him?”, “what were you doing there
this anyways?” or “why didn’t you tell me
• Tell the child that they are not responsible before?”.
and did not deserve it • Don’t promise that you won’t tell anyone if
• Ensure that the child feels safe following the child asks you to keep it a secret
disclosure • Don’t ask intrusive questions. Listen but
don’t push for more answers.
How to Report
• If you have reason to believe a child

may be or has been abused or
neglected, contact local law
enforcement. If you do not have the
number for local law enforcement, call
911.
• After reporting to authorities, call Pre-

Collegiate Programs Office at 864-
656-5535. The office will follow up as
necessary with appropriate agencies.
Protecting Yourself
Staff should always abide by the following:
• Actively avoid being alone with a child.
• Always stay within view of other people.
• Never pat, brush against or touch a child anywhere near a private area.
• Never physically punish a child, even by ordering strenuous activity (such as

push-ups).
• Never allow a child in a private staff area, including personal vehicles.
• Never discuss romantic life with a child (yours or theirs).
• Report ANY suspicious, inappropriate or uncomfortable activity immediately.

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Child Abuse

Prevention & Detection

• Child abuse occurs when the parent, guardian, or

• Inflicts or allows to be inflicted upon the child physical or

-Physical injury means death or permanent or

Changes in behavior (suddenly withdrawn, angry, aggressive, anxious or depressed)

Regressing to earlier behaviors (such as thumb-sucking, bed-wetting, fear of the dark

• Fear of going home

• Change in appetite, or signs of a sudden eating disorder

• Risk taking behaviors

Normal Not Normal

Children who run and play 70% of non accidental injuries

Child neglect occurs when the parent, guardian,

• Begs for or hoards food

• Failure to provide adequate food, shelter, and clothing appropriate to the

• Failure to provide, whether intentional or otherwise, supervision or a

• 1 in 3 girls are sexually abused before the age of 18.

• 1 in 5 boys are sexually abused before the age of 18.

• 30% of sexual abuse is never reported.

• Nearly 70% of all reported sexual assaults (including assaults on adults)

• 38% of the sexual abusers of boys are female.

• Difficulty walking or sitting

• Demonstrates unusual sexual knowledge/behavior above developmental level

• Shows extreme compliance or defiance

• Sudden reluctance to change near others (for activities such as gym)

• Reported nightmares or bedwetting

• Sudden change in appetite

• Suddenly avoids a certain adult(s)

• Experiences pain when urinating

• Signs of eating disorders

Predators often target children

• A child who feels

• “Grooming” is where the abuser:

• Identifies and targets the victim

• Offers to play games, give rides, buy treats or gifts,

• Always offers a sympathetic ear (“Your parents and

• Tries to fill a void in the child’s life

• Is unusually protective of the child or severely limits

• Exhibits jealousy when youth would rather spend

• If you have reason to believe a child

• After reporting to authorities, call Pre-

Staff should always abide by the following:

• Actively avoid being alone with a child.

• Always stay within view of other people.

• Never physically punish a child, even by ordering strenuous activity (such as

• Never allow a child in a private staff area, including personal vehicles.

• Never discuss romantic life with a child (yours or theirs).

• Report ANY suspicious, inappropriate or uncomfortable activity immediately.

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