What should you do if you believe you or the child are in immediate danger?
- If the child is in immediate danger and is with you, remain with him/her and call the police.
- If the child is elsewhere, contact the police and explain the situation to them.
- If he/she needs emergency medical attention, call an ambulance and, while you are waiting for it to arrive, get help from your first aider.
How can you tell if someone is harming your child?
Emotional abuse signs and symptoms
- Delayed or inappropriate emotional development.
- Loss of self-confidence or self-esteem.
- Social withdrawal or a loss of interest or enthusiasm.
- Depression.
- Avoidance of certain situations, such as refusing to go to school or ride the bus.
- Desperately seeks affection.
What do you do when your child hurts another child?
If it looks as if your child might hurt someone, intervene immediately. Stop the behavior at the early threatening or shoving stage. Do not wait until the victim screams or is hurt. If a time-out does not seem to be effective, take away your child’s favorite toy or TV time for the rest of the day.
When is a child at risk of harm?
The following risk factors (either singularly or in combination) are associated with increased risk of harm for children and young people: social or geographic isolation of the child, young person or family, including lack of access to extended family. previous abuse or neglect of a brother or sister.
Are there potential benefits to protect the rights of the youth?
Social protection is crucial in improving the resilience of families — including adolescents, creating access to further education, combatting unemployment among youth and improving adolescent health outcomes. Human rights-based social protection systems can help all youth achieve their full potential.
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