.: The Dangers
"Being unwanted, unloved, uncared for, forgotten by everybody, I think that is a much greater hunger, a much greater poverty than the person who has nothing to eat" -Mother Teresa.
Physical Abuse
- Robbery
- Aggravated Assault
- Simple Assault
- Bruises and Welts to Broken Bones
- Burns
- Serious Internal Injuries
- Death
Some Consequences of Physical Abuse
- Hide Injuries and Feel:
- Shame and Guilt
- Persistent Lack of Self Esteem
- Anger - Malnutrition
- Short & Long Term Health Problems - Lack of Education
- Skipping School
- Dropping Out Completely
Emotional Abuse
- Corruption - Exposing to Drugs, Sex, Violence
- Close Confinement
- Witholding Physical and Emotional Contact
- Use of verbally abusive language
- Name calling
- Blaming
- Shaming
Neglect - A Huge Form of Emotional Abuse
- To withhold or fail to provide:
- Food
- Shelter
- Clothing
- Medical Care
- Education, and
- Supervision
Sexual Abuse
- When a parent or caretaker commits a sexual offense against a child or allows a sexual offense to be committed, such as:
- Rape
- Sodomy
- Engaging a child in sexual activity
- Engaging a child in - or promoting a child's - sexual performance
Sexual Predators
- Throwaways are highly susceptible to being seduced by a predator!