Discussion Paper: Review of Existing Definitions and Explanations of Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation and Violence Against Children

• 2019

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This discussion paper with summary reviews how abuse, neglect, exploitation, and violence against children are defined and explained. It describes different ways these harmful actions can happen to children and why it's important to understand them clearly. The paper aims to help people better protect children by improving definitions so everyone knows what these terms mean. By doing this, it hopes to make it easier for communities and organizations worldwide to work together in keeping kids safe from harm.

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Focus Areas: Mental Health; Trauma; Violence

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child Abuse; Child Welfare; Violence

Institutions: The Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action

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