Maltreatment

Maltreatment refers to the ill-treatment or neglect of a person, often a child or vulnerable adult. It can take various forms, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, as well as neglect. Maltreatment can have severe and long-lasting effects on the victim's physical and mental health.

Types of Maltreatment

Physical Abuse

Physical abuse involves the intentional use of physical force against a person that results in injury, pain, or impairment. It includes hitting, beating, shaking, burning, or otherwise harming a person physically.

Emotional Abuse

Emotional abuse involves behaviors that harm a person's self-worth or emotional well-being. Examples include name calling, shaming, rejection, withholding love, and threatening.

Sexual Abuse

Sexual abuse involves forcing or enticing a person to take part in sexual activities, not necessarily involving a high level of violence, whether or not the person is aware of what is happening.

Neglect

Neglect is the ongoing failure to meet a person's basic needs, such as food, clothing, hygiene, supervision, medical attention, education, and safety.

Effects of Maltreatment

Maltreatment can have severe and long-lasting effects on a person's physical and mental health. Victims may experience physical injuries, developmental delays, mental health problems, and difficulties in school and relationships.

Prevention and Intervention

Prevention and intervention strategies for maltreatment include public awareness campaigns, education and training for professionals and community members, and services and supports for victims and their families.

See Also

• Child abuse
• Elder abuse
• Domestic violence

Maltreatment Resources
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