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Grade 8: Abuse (Overhead 1B)
Physical Abuse
The intentional use of force on any part of a child's body that
results in serious injuries (hitting, burning or shaking)
It may be a single incident, a series or pattern of incidents
Emotional Abuse
May take various forms including:
verbal attacks or corruption
repeated humiliation or rejection
forced isolation or restraint
exposure to violence or severe conflict
chronic exposure to alcohol/drug abuse
Emotional abuse rarely happens only once but is usually a
particular way of relating to children
Alberta Children’s Services. Government of Alberta. (2001). Available online at:
http://www.child.gov.ab.ca/whatwedo/childwelfare/page.cfm?pg=Indicators%20of%20Child%20Abuse
The Canadian Red Cross Society. (July 1996). It’s Not Your Fault (pamphlet)
Grade 8: Abuse (Overhead 1B)
Sexual Abuse
• The improper exposure of a child to sexual contact, activity or
behaviour caused by anyone, including a parent, relative, friend, or
stranger
• It may take various forms including:
• any sexual touching or intercourse
• obscene phone calls or e-mails
• exposure to pornography or flashing
• sexual exploitation (prostitution)
Neglect
• Physical neglect is: a failure to meet the child's physical needs
(adequate nutrition, clothing, shelter, health care and safety)
• Emotional neglect is: a failure to meet the child's emotional needs
(affection and belonging)
Alberta Children’s Services. Government of Alberta. (2001). Available online at
: http://www.child.gov.ab.ca/whatwedo/childwelfare/page.cfm?pg=Indicators%20of%20Child%20Abuse
The Canadian Red Cross Society. (July 1996). It’s Not Your Fault (pamphlet)
Grade 8: Abuse (Overhead 1B)
Signs of Abuse May Include:
• Hinting or talking out rightly about abuse
• Unexplained and/or repeated bruises or injuries in places not
normally injured
• Burns that leave a pattern outlining the object used to make the burn
(iron, rope)
• Being continually hungry, unsuitably dressed for the weather and/or
always dirty
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• Being left alone often as a young child
• Being aggressive, angry, hostile, withdrawn or afraid
• Refusing to participate or dress appropriately for physical activities
• Showing unusual knowledge of sexual matters or acting out sexually
• Repeatedly running away from home or skipping school
Alberta Children’s Services. Government of Alberta. (2001). Available online at:
http://www.child.gov.ab.ca/whatwedo/childwelfare/page.cfm?pg=Indicators%20of%20Child%20Abuse
The Canadian Red Cross Society. (July 1996). It’s Not Your Fault (pamphlet)
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