There are four main types of abuse:
Physical Abuse is where children or young people are hurt or injured. It includes hitting, kicking and beating. These can cause pain, cuts, bruising, broken bones and, in extreme cases, death.
Emotional Abuse includes degrading punishment, sarcasm, threats and not giving love and attention. All of these can undermine a child or young person's confidence and damage their emotional and psychological development.
Neglect occurs when children's or young people's basic needs such as food, warmth, medical care, clothing and hygiene are not met. Sometimes the neglect is conscious, but often the person neglecting the child is not aware of the effects.
Sexual Abuse occurs when children or young people are forced or persuaded into sexual acts or situations.
These types of abuse very often don't happen in isolation. For example, a child or young person who is physically abused may also be emotionally abused. A child who is neglected will often also be emotionally abused.
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