Abuse and Neglect - MR
Abuse and Neglect - MR
&
NEGLECT
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Scenario I : You have noticed that he always seems especially concerned about his three
younger siblings. Today you caught him stuffing an extra snack in his pocket.
He said he needed to take it home for his brothers and sisters.
Scenario II : minutes before leaving him at the before-school program. She tells him, “I
don’t know what I would do without you. You are my best friend. It is you and
me against the world, kid.”
and threatening .
Sexual Abuse
Pressuring or forcing a child to
engage in sexual acts. It includes
behaviors such as fondling ,
penetration, and exposing a child to
other sexual activities.
Think and Discuss:
16.5%
were physically abused.
9.4%
were sexually abused.
What is Neglect?
The failure to meet a child’s basic
physical and emotional needs. These needs
include housing , food, clothing, education ,
access to medical care, and having feelings
validated and appropriately responded to.
Effects of abuse and
neglect:
1 in every 7 children experience
abuse or neglect. These kids may Children may also have emotional
suffer immediate physical injuries and psychological problems, such as
such as cuts , bruises, or broken anxiety or PTSD.
bones .
Prevention:
School and Teacher Prevention
Schools Teacher
–Provide a counseling –Provide a safe space for the
administration in which the student: they can talk
students feel safe talking to openly, no judgment, etc.
–Training on abuse and –Train on abuse and
neglection awareness neglection awareness
–Report any signs that raise –Report any signs that raise
suspicion of abuse or neglect suspicion of abuse or neglect
EXIT TICKET
Thank you!
I will collect your exit ticket and return
them by the start of class on
Thursday.