CATCHING CHEATERS IN TENNESSEE

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Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect: Signs and Symptoms

The first step in helping abused or neglected children is learning to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect. The presence of a single sign does not prove child abuse is occurring in a family, but a closer look at the situation may be warranted when these signs appear repeatedly or in combination.

If you do suspect a child is being harmed, reporting your suspicions may protect the child and get help for the family. Any concerned person can report suspicions of child abuse and neglect. Some people (typically certain types of professionals) are required by law to make a report of child maltreatment under specific circumstances—these are called mandatory reporters.

Recognizing Child Abuse

The following signs may signal the presence of child abuse or neglect.

The Child:

       Shows sudden changes in behavior or school performance

       Has not received help for physical or medical problems brought to the parents' attention

       Has learning problems (or difficulty concentrating) that cannot be attributed to specific physical or psychological causes

       Is always watchful, as though preparing for something bad to happen

       Lacks adult supervision

       Is overly compliant, passive, or withdrawn

       Comes to school or other activities early, stays late, and does not want to go home

The Parent:

       Shows little concern for the child

       Denies the existence of—or blames the child for—the child's problems in school or at home

       Asks teachers or other caregivers to use harsh physical discipline if the child misbehaves

       Sees the child as entirely bad, worthless, or burdensome

       Demands a level of physical or academic performance the child cannot achieve

       Looks primarily to the child for care, attention, and satisfaction of emotional needs

The Parent and Child:

       Rarely touch or look at each other

       Consider their relationship entirely negative

       State that they do not like each other

Types of Abuse

       The following are some signs often associated with particular types of child abuse and neglect: physical abuse, neglect, sexual abuse, and emotional abuse. It is important to note, however, that these types of abuse are more typically found in combination than alone. A physically abused child, for example, is often emotionally abused as well, and a sexually abused child also may be neglected.

Signs of Physical Abuse

Consider the possibility of physical abuse when the child:

       Has unexplained burns, bites, bruises, broken bones, or black eyes

       Has fading bruises or other marks noticeable after an absence from school

       Seems frightened of the parents and protests or cries when it is time to go home

       Shrinks at the approach of adults

       Reports injury by a parent or another adult caregiver

Consider the possibility of physical abuse when the parent or other adult caregiver:

       Offers conflicting, unconvincing, or no explanation for the child's injury

       Describes the child as "evil," or in some other very negative way

       Uses harsh physical discipline with the child

       Has a history of abuse as a child

Signs of Neglect

Consider the possibility of neglect when the child:

       Is frequently absent from school

       Begs or steals food or money

       Lacks needed medical or dental care, immunizations, or glasses

       Is consistently dirty and has severe body odor

       Lacks sufficient clothing for the weather

       Abuses alcohol or other drugs

       States that there is no one at home to provide care

Consider the possibility of neglect when the parent or other adult caregiver:

       Appears to be indifferent to the child

       Seems apathetic or depressed

       Behaves irrationally or in a bizarre manner

       Is abusing alcohol or other drugs

Signs of Sexual Abuse

Consider the possibility of sexual abuse when the child:

       Has difficulty walking or sitting

       Suddenly refuses to change for gym or to participate in physical activities

       Reports nightmares or bedwetting

       Experiences a sudden change in appetite

       Demonstrates bizarre, sophisticated, or unusual sexual knowledge or behavior

       Becomes pregnant or contracts a venereal disease, particularly if under age 14

       Runs away

       Reports sexual abuse by a parent or another adult caregiver

Consider the possibility of sexual abuse when the parent or other adult caregiver:

       Is unduly protective of the child or severely limits the child's contact with other children, especially of the opposite sex

       Is secretive and isolated

       Is jealous or controlling with family members

Parental Substance Abuse

Parental substance abuse is an element of the definition of child abuse or neglect in some States.⁹ Circumstances that are considered abuse or neglect in some States include:

       Prenatal exposure of a child to harm due to the mother's use of an illegal drug or other substance¹⁰

       Manufacture of a controlled substance in the presence of a child or on the premises occupied by a child¹¹

       Allowing a child to be present where the chemicals or equipment for the manufacture of controlled substances are used or stored¹²

       Selling, distributing, or giving drugs or alcohol to a child¹³

       Use of a controlled substance by a caregiver that impairs the caregiver's ability to adequately care for the child¹⁴

Pedophiles Can Be Anyone:

Characteristics of a Pedophile:

·         Often the pedophile is male and over 30 years of age.

·         He is single with few friends in his age group.

·         If he is married, the relationship is more "companion" based with no sexual relations.

·         He is often vague about employment which may indicate a loss in employment for questionable reasons or possible past incarceration.

Pedophiles Like Child-like Activities:

·         He often prefers child type activities than adult oriented activities.

·         He will often refer to children in angelic terms using descriptive words like innocent, heavenly, divine, pure, and other words that describe children but seem inappropriate and exaggerated.

·         He has hobbies that are child-like collecting popular toys, keeping reptiles or exotic pets, or building plane and car models.

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