Maltreatment
Maltreatment refers to the ill-treatment or neglect of a person, often a child or vulnerable adult. It can take various forms, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, as well as neglect. Maltreatment can have severe and long-lasting effects on the victim's physical and mental health.
Types of Maltreatment[edit | edit source]
Physical Abuse[edit | edit source]
Physical abuse involves the intentional use of physical force against a person that results in injury, pain, or impairment. It includes hitting, beating, shaking, burning, or otherwise harming a person physically.
Emotional Abuse[edit | edit source]
Emotional abuse involves behaviors that harm a person's self-worth or emotional well-being. Examples include name calling, shaming, rejection, withholding love, and threatening.
Sexual Abuse[edit | edit source]
Sexual abuse involves forcing or enticing a person to take part in sexual activities, not necessarily involving a high level of violence, whether or not the person is aware of what is happening.
Neglect[edit | edit source]
Neglect is the ongoing failure to meet a person's basic needs, such as food, clothing, hygiene, supervision, medical attention, education, and safety.
Effects of Maltreatment[edit | edit source]
Maltreatment can have severe and long-lasting effects on a person's physical and mental health. Victims may experience physical injuries, developmental delays, mental health problems, and difficulties in school and relationships.
Prevention and Intervention[edit | edit source]
Prevention and intervention strategies for maltreatment include public awareness campaigns, education and training for professionals and community members, and services and supports for victims and their families.
See Also[edit | edit source]
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