Essay on child abuse and trauma

Running head: CHILD ABUSE TODAY 2

CHILD ABUSE TODAY 2

Child Abuse in Todays Society

Kipsey Broussard

Liberty University

Abstract

Childhood abuse in very prevalent throughout the United States. When people think of abuse they immediately think of only physical. However, there are actually several different types of abuse: physical, mental, verbal, sexual and neglect too name a few. Abuse can also be suffered by indirect victimization such as having to witness the abuse of a parent, sibling, or family member. The warning signs may not always be easy too discern but the Juvenile Victimization Questionaire (JVQ) can help assist the counselor, physician, psychologist or any other professional. Children who have suffered some form of abuse can easily suffer from major disruptions in their emotional well-being. These disruptions are greatly escalated in infants and toddlers.There are many consequences of child abuse and most children will suffer long-term emotional and negative effects that can last throughout the lifespan of the abused.

Outline

I. Introduction

II. Child Abuse

1. Physical

2. Mental

3. Sexual

4. Neglect

III. Warning Signs of Abuse

1. Young Children

2. Elementary School Age

3. Teenagers

IV. Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect

1. Physical

2. Behavioral

3. Emotional

V. Conclusion

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