Child Abuse

Child abuse or maltreatment constitutes ‘all forms of physical and/or emotional ill-treatment, sexual abuse, neglect or negligent treatment or commercial or other exploitation, resulting in actual or potential harm to the child’s health, survival, development or dignity in the context of a relationship of responsibility, trust or power. (World health organization, 2005)

 

Child abuse and neglect by parents and other caregivers

Author:WORLD REPORT ON VIOLENCE AND HEALTH

Sex, Abuse and Childhood

Author: World Vision Australia 2014