Child Abuse Child Abuse is a major problem in our society today. According to child protective service (CPS) agencies in the United States. Child Abuse and neglects shows 1.7% increase over the number children reported in 1996. More people are starting to report child abuse, reporting levels have increased 41% between 1988 and 1997. There are four forms of child maltreatment: emotional abuse, neglect, physical abuse and sexual abuse. Emotional Abuse: Also known as: verbal abuse and mental abuse. Includes acts or the failures to act by parents or caretakers that have caused or could cause serious behavioral, emotional, or mental disorders. This can include parents/caretakers using extreme and /or bizarre forms of punishment. For example: putting a child in a closet or dark room or being tied to a chai....

Number Of Pages: 4

Number Of Words: 845

Got a term paper due soon and need some help quick? You have come to the right place. Essay Galaxy has over 50,000 essays, papers, and reports available for download right now! Get ideas from thousands students just like you to help make that essay perfect. Don't hesitate. Join today and get instant access to our enormous database.

Membership Options Price Savings   1 month subscription    $19.95 recurring * 3 months subscription    $39.95 recurring $19.90 6 months subscription    $69.95 non-recurring $49.75