SY102 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Family Preservation, Psychological Abuse, Social Isolation
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Definition: the physical or mental injury, sexual abuse, negligent treatment, or maltreatment of a child under the age of 18 by a person who is responsible for the child"s welfare. Neglect is the most common form of child abuse in canada. Canadian incidence study reported that more than half of children who experienced physical abuse have some sort of behavioral problem, negative peer involvement, depression, anxiety, violence toward other, and development delay. Infants are at greatest risk of homicide by a family member. Family preservation program: an in-home intervention for a family who is at risk of having a child removed from the home because of abuse or neglect. Definition: the physical or psychological abuse, financial exploitation, or medical abuse or neglect of the elderly. Men are more likely than women to be victims of emotional or financial abuse by an adult child, caregiver, or spouse. (not including those who live in senior homes)
