Author Question: Identify and discuss the various types of child abuse. What will be an ideal ... (Read 83 times)

CORALGRILL2014 · **on:** Aug 12, 2018

Identify and discuss the various types of child abuse.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What types of evidence must always be turned over by the prosecutor to the defense in virtually all jurisdictions?

a. all open files of any type
b. all exculpatory evidence and all impeachment evidence
c. all witness statements
d. all statements made by the defendant

ApricotDream · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 12, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Physical abuse includes throwing, shooting, stabbing, burning, drowning, suffocating, biting, or deliberately disfiguring a child. Included within this category is shaken-baby syndrome (SBS).
Physical neglect results from parents' failure to provide adequate food, shelter, or medical care for their children, as well as failure to protect them from physical danger.
Emotional abuse is manifested by constant criticism and rejection of the child. Those who suffer emotional abuse have significantly lower self-esteem as adults.
Emotional neglect includes inadequate nurturing, inattention to a child's emotional development, and lack of concern about maladaptive behavior.
Abandonment refers to the situation in which parents leave their children with the intention of severing the parentchild relationship.
Sexual abuse refers to the exploitation of children through rape, incest, or molestation by parents, family members, friends, or legal guardians.

Answer to Question 2

B