Child Abuse
Definitions of Child Abuse
As defined by The National Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse:
Physical Abuse
Non-accidental injury, which may include beatings, violent shaking, human bites, strangulation, suffocation, poisoning, or burns. The results may be bruises and welts, broken bones, scars, permanent disfigurement, long-lasting psychological damage, serious internal injuries, brain damage or death.
Neglect
The failure to provide a child with basic needs including food, clothing, education, shelter, and medical care; also abandonment and inadequate supervision.
Sexual Abuse
The sexual exploitation of a child by an older person as in rape, incest, fondling of the genitals, exhibitionism or pornography. It may be done for the sexual gratification of the older person, out of a need for power or for economic reasons.
Emotional Maltreatment
A pattern of behavior that attacks a child’s emotional development and a sense of self worth, such as constant criticizing, belittling, insulting, manipulation; also, providing no love, support, or guidance.
Reporting Suspected Child Abuse
1. Familiarize yourself with the definitions and descriptions of child abuse listed above.
2. If you suspect that a child involved in any of the programs of Tri-Cities Baptist Church has been abused, the following steps are to be followed:
· Report your concerns to the Preschool Director
· Do not interview the child regarding the suspected abuse.
· Do not discuss the suspected abuse with the other workers, parents, etc. All information regarding the child should be kept confidential with the Preschool Director and the proper authorities.
3. Be prepared to document your concerns on a provided Suspected Child Abuse Form. This form is to be completed within twenty-four (24) hours and given to the Preschool Director.
As defined by The National Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse:
Physical Abuse
Non-accidental injury, which may include beatings, violent shaking, human bites, strangulation, suffocation, poisoning, or burns. The results may be bruises and welts, broken bones, scars, permanent disfigurement, long-lasting psychological damage, serious internal injuries, brain damage or death.
Neglect
The failure to provide a child with basic needs including food, clothing, education, shelter, and medical care; also abandonment and inadequate supervision.
Sexual Abuse
The sexual exploitation of a child by an older person as in rape, incest, fondling of the genitals, exhibitionism or pornography. It may be done for the sexual gratification of the older person, out of a need for power or for economic reasons.
Emotional Maltreatment
A pattern of behavior that attacks a child’s emotional development and a sense of self worth, such as constant criticizing, belittling, insulting, manipulation; also, providing no love, support, or guidance.
Reporting Suspected Child Abuse
1. Familiarize yourself with the definitions and descriptions of child abuse listed above.
2. If you suspect that a child involved in any of the programs of Tri-Cities Baptist Church has been abused, the following steps are to be followed:
· Report your concerns to the Preschool Director
· Do not interview the child regarding the suspected abuse.
· Do not discuss the suspected abuse with the other workers, parents, etc. All information regarding the child should be kept confidential with the Preschool Director and the proper authorities.
3. Be prepared to document your concerns on a provided Suspected Child Abuse Form. This form is to be completed within twenty-four (24) hours and given to the Preschool Director.
