... could also have bumps, bruises, or other visible signs of trauma such as damage to the neck or spinal cord, burns, broken bones, or other signs of child abuse. When a parent or care giver cannot explain how the baby got hurt, and this will raise suspicion to the doctors. Doctors are legally and morally obligated to report Shaken Baby Syndrome or any other child ... abuse case to the police or to child welfare authorities. These professionals will take steps to protect ... then shaking or punishing a baby or a child. People do not know how often Shaken Baby Syndrome occurs or how danger...

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... with a child's welfare or performance. Keep in mind that there might not be immediate caregiver signs. Tragically, many emotionally abusive caregivers can present a kind outside face to the world, making the abuse of the child all the more confusing and scary. 3. Sexual Sexual Abuse is an involvement of a child in a sexual activity that s/he does not fully comprehend, is unable to give informed ... perpetrate any form of emotional abuse • Discriminate against, show differential treatment, or favour particular children to the exclusion of others. • Spend excessive time alone with chil...

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