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CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT

Understanding what child abuse and neglect are, and knowing how to take appropriate action are critical in ensuring the safety and well being of a child.

 

Here are some different types of abuse:

Physical Abuse & Sexual Abuse

Physical Abuse - A deliberate physical assault that results or is likely to result in physical harm to a child.  

 

Sexual Abuse - Any sexual use of a child by an adult or a significantly older or more powerful child.

Emotional Abuse & Neglect

Emotional Abuse - May range from habitual humiliation of a child to withholding life sustaining nurturing.

 

Neglect - Any an act of omission in the part of a parent or guardian that results, or is likely to result, in physical harm to the child. This may include failure to provide food, shelter, basic health care or supervision and protection from risk, to the extent that the child’s physical health, development or safety is harmed or is likely to be harmed.

How You Can Help

Everyone who has a reason to believe that a child has been or is likely to be physically harmed, sexually exploited, or needs protection due to specific circumstances outlined in the Child, Family and Community Services Act, is legally responsible under that act to report the matter to the child protection social worker. In British Columbia, a child is anyone under the age of 19. More information can be achieved by clicking on the link below