To mistreat, attack, or cause harm to another individual

Shaken baby syndrome is considered a type of

Giving lots of hugs and pats, adult attention and verbal acknowledgment for thing the child is doing appropriately

Strives to ensure safe, permanent, nurturing families for children by protecting them from abuse and neglect while attempting to preserve the family unit

Provides legal protection to children who are maltreated

Failure of a parent or legal guardian to properly care for and meet basic needs of a child under 18 years of age

“Why can’t you do anything right”, is a type of

Can be used together with other management strategies, Example: “I will have to take the ball away if you throw it at the window again”

provides to anyone interested in learning or reinforcing good parenting techniques

Was the first national law that addressed the problems of child abuse and neglect

To scold or discipline for unacceptable behavior

Any type of involvement between and adult and a child, including fondling, exhibitionism, rape, incest, child pornography and prostitution

Desirable behaviors when the child behaves inappropriately

WIC(Women ,infant, and children), SPOA(Single parents assistance), Federal Lifeline Assistance(Assurance Mobile Cellphone) are some examples of

Reauthorization of this act reflect concern about contemporary maltreatment issues, including adoption, foster care, abandoned infants, family violence, and improved interagency collaboration

A term used to describe an infant whose growth and mental development are severely slowed due to lack of nurturing or mental stimulation

Performs poorly in school, appears apathetic, withdrawn, and inattentive are some signs of

Can be effective for decreasing the attention-getting response children may be looking for

Psychotherapy to promote better relationships and understanding in a family

Requires states to pass laws, designate and investigate agency and establish policies

A term that refers to school-age children who care for themselves without adult supervision before and after school hours

A family’s abandonment of a child or their failure to provide for the child’s basic needs and care

Having a child go to another activity or area when he/she is behaving inappropriately

are community-based services that assist and support parents in their role as caregivers. Such services can take many different forms depending on the strengths and needs of the family, but their overarching goal is to help parents enhance skills and reso

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