Welcome to CDC stacks |
Stacks Logo
Advanced Search
Select up to three search categories and corresponding keywords using the fields to the right. Refer to the Help section for more detailed instructions.
 
 
Help
Clear All Simple Search
Advanced Search
Understanding child maltreatment; fact sheet
  • Published Date:
    2010
Filetype[PDF-1.48 MB]


Details:
  • Corporate Authors:
    National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (U.S.)
  • Description:
    Child maltreatment includes all types of abuse and neglect of a child under the age of 18 by a parent, caregiver, or another person in a custodial role (e.g., clergy, coach, teacher). There are four common types of abuse: Physical abuse is the use of physical force, such as hitting, kicking, shaking, burning or other show of force against a child; Sexual abuse involves engaging a child in sexual acts. It includes fondling, rape, and exposing a child to other sexual activities; Emotional abuse refers to behaviors that harm a child’s self-worth or emotional well-being. Examples include name calling, shaming, rejection, withholding love, and threatening; Neglect is the failure to meet a child’s basic needs. These needs include housing, food, clothing, education, and access to medical care.

  • Subject:
  • Document Type:
    Pamphlet (or booklet)
  • Place as Subject:
    United States
  • Collection(s):
    Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
  • Main Document Checksum:
No Related Documents.
You May Also Like:
  1. Understanding child maltreatment : facts at a glance, 2013
    Corporate Authors:
    National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (U.S.). Division of Violence Prevention.
    Published Date:
    9/4/13
    Description:
    Child maltreatment includes all types of abuse and neglect of a child under the age of 18 by a parent, caregiver, or another person in a custodial role (e.g., clergy, coach, teacher). There are four common types of abuse: Physical abuse is the use of...
    File Type:
    Filetype[PDF - 369.29 KB]
  2. Understanding and preventing violence : summary of research activities, summer 2013
    Corporate Authors:
    National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (U.S.). Division of Violence Prevention.
    Published Date:
    8/29/13
    Description:
    Violence is a public health problem that has a substantial impact on individuals, their families and communities, and society. Each year, millions of people experience the physical, mental, and economic consequences of violence. The good news is that...
    File Type:
    Filetype[PDF - 899.39 KB]
  3. Connecting the dots : an overview of the links among multiple forms of violence
    Personal Author:
    Wilkins, Natalie; Tsao, Benita; Hertz, Marci F.; Davis, Rachel; Klevens, Joanne;
    Corporate Authors:
    National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (U.S.). Division of Violence Prevention.. Prevention Institute.
    Published Date:
    July 2014
    Description:
    Violence takes many forms, including intimate partner violence, sexual violence, child maltreatment, bullying, suicidal behavior, and elder abuse and neglect. These forms of violence are interconnected and often share the same root causes. They can a...
    File Type:
    Filetype[PDF - 2.51 MB]
  4. State special emphasis report : instructions for preparing infant and early childhood injury data
    Personal Author:
    Gabella, Barbara A.; Proescholdbell, Scott; Hume, Beth; Hedin, Riley; Johnson, Renee L.; Thomas, Karen E.;
    Corporate Authors:
    National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (U.S.). Division of Analysis, Research, and Practice Integration.
    Published Date:
    May 2014
    Description:
    The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is pleased to provide this document to guide states in preparing an injury special emphasis report that will be useful to the maternal, infa...
    File Type:
    Filetype[PDF - 16.59 MB]
  5. Preventing violence after a natural disaster
    Corporate Authors:
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
    Published Date:
    August 2, 2006
    Series:
    Disaster safety
    Description:
    The increased stress associated with disruptions in families; challenges in meeting daily needs such as food, water, and shelter; as well as disruptions in health and law enforcement services can increase the possibility of violence. Strategies for p...
    File Type:
    Filetype[PDF - 100.69 KB]