Question 1

what is the medical model of child abuse?

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Child abuse: Medical model indicates that child abuse is caused by a disease, often a mental illness, with signs & symptoms, that can be prevented and cured.

Question 2

what can be done for child abuse?

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Report it: If it happened once it will probably happen again
report it!

Question 3

what are the effects of child abuse?

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Serious and Numerous: This is a big topic. There can be both short term and long term effects from childhood abuse and neglect. The consequences of being abused as a child can be mild or severe with problems in the areas of depression, anxiety, suicidality, substance abuse and criminality-but those aren't all. Some great information is at the website for child welfare information gateway.  http://www.childwelfare.gov/.

Question 4

is being "emo" a sign of child abuse?

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Not necessarily: It is a bit of a "red flag" to have a child to adopts an odd posture like emo, or punk, or goth, or something counter culture. However there are always other things that can lead a child there. Some are just drawn there, others gain acceptance by friends. Some children are outcasts for personality or sexual reasons. Childhood traumas can lead to odd personality quirks, but other things do too.

Question 5

are attachment problems a sign of child abuse?

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Often not: Although child abuse certainly can lead to attachment problems, most children with attachment issues were not abused.  Most commonly, it results from a mismatch of child needs and parenting style.  Other contributing factors can be adoption or parent illness or death when children are very young.

Question 6

how child abuse and neglect effects adults behavior?

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Variable effects: There are many possible outcomes from child abuse & neglect. The most tragic is when the same things are perpetrated upon children.  It can cause severe anxiety, depression, flashbacks, dissociation, trouble with trust & boundaries, drug & alcohol abuse, & suicide attempts.  It can also lead to perfectionism and high achievement. With treatment, the person can heal and enjoy a fulfilling life.

Question 7

can it still be considerd "child abuse" if you are 19?

Accepted Answer

Legal decision ...: Based on the laws of the state or municipality where the alleged abuse happened, likely via the definition of the word "child".

Please see a lawyer for a professional interpretation of the law.

Question 8

how does child abuse affect the behaviors of children?

Accepted Answer

Profoundly: Child abuse can have a variety of effects on children.  Once safety is re-established and physical harm treated, emotional harm can be assessed. The ability of children to trust others and changes in what to expect in relationships are often the most profound psychological injuries. Post traumatic stress disorder and depression are also extremely common. Therapy can help all of this.

Question 9

has the number of child abuse cases increased every year?

Accepted Answer

It appears so: Child abuse has been rising consistently in the last decades. There are several theories ranging from better reporting to actual increase due to various reasons like substance abuse in care givers, split homes/ disorganized families, living with single parents, living with step parent/ parent's friend etc.

Question 10

can a single child abuse event leave major life-long issues?

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Depends: It should not have occurred in the first place and is, unfortunately likely to occur again. A single incident  depends on the nature of the abuse and its severity. If it  forms a "file" in the "hard drive" of the brain, it can be a recurrent source of behavioral problems for life.

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