Posts Tagged Emotional Harm

  • Putting a Stop to Child Abuse Putting a Stop to Child Abuse

    By Pam Haumann New Parent Services Manager Child Abuse Council What is child abuse? The definition of child abuse is the mistreatment of any child under the age of 18 that causes harm or injury. Child abuse can be physical, sexual, emotional or neglectful in nature. Physical abuse for exam...

  • Neglect in Childhood Neglect in Childhood

    By Rondi Doyle Director of Community Relations Child Abuse Council Child abuse encompasses many types of child mistreatment. One type of abuse that is often overlooked is neglect. Neglect is actually the most common of all types of child abuse. Since child abuse and neglect are definable in man...