About the Book: Child Abuse
Child abuse as a violation of basic human rights of a child, constituting all
forms of physical, emotional ill treatment, sexual harm, neglect or negligent
treatment, commercial or other exploitation, resulting in actual harm or
potential harm to the childs health, survival, development or dignity in the
context of a relationship of responsibility, trust or power. Child Neglect is
stated to occur when there is failure of a parent/guardian to provide for the
development of the child, when a parent/guardian is in a position to do so.
Mostly neglect occurs in one or more area such as: health, education, emotional
development, nutrition