CAAN Study Guide

Physical Abuse - Answer- The mistreatment of a child by a person responsible for the child's welfare that results in injury or harm to the child. Ex: Slapping, hitting, shaking or shoving Beating w/belt, shoe, or other object Painful punishment: kneeling, standing for a long time Sexual Abuse - Answer- Sexual contact or interaction between a child and an adult or older child. Includes indecent exposure, fondling, touching sexual organs, forcible rape, sodomy, exploitation, and showing pornography. Ex: Using a child in pornography Having intercourse or oral sex w/child Emotional Neglect - Answer- Failure to provide support, acceptance, attention, warmth, supervision and normal living experiences for a child to the extent that the child is impaired in ability to function normally in performance and behavior. Ex: Not allowing child to have friends Name calling Not allowing child to eat, drink, use bathroom From the section titled, "Child Neglect," describe child neglect and list four examples of child neglect. - Answer- 1.Leaving a child alone 2. Leaving a child in a place that is not safe 3. Lack of attention 4. Not providing clothing, food, or shelter Indicator: Unexplained bruises or welts - Answer- Physical Indicator of Physical Abuse Indicator: Delinquency - Answer- Behavioral Indicator of Physical Neglect Indicator: Failure to thrive - Answer- Physical Indicator of Emotional Abuse or Neglect Indicator: Withdrawal, fantasy, or infantile behavior - Answer- Behavioral Indicator of Sexual Abuse