|
|
Effects of child abuse on the
child and development
The U.S. National Adoption Center found that 52% of adoptable
children (meaning those children in U.S. foster care) freed for adoption
had symptoms of attachment disorder. A study by Dante Cicchetti found
that 80% of abused and maltreated infants exhibited attachment disorder
symptoms (disorganized subtype).
Children with histories of maltreatment, such as physical and
psychological neglect and physical abuse are at risk of developing
severe psychiatric problems. These children are likely to develop
reactive attachment disorder. These children may be described as
experiencing trauma-attachment problems. The trauma experienced is the
result of abuse or neglect, inflicted by a primary caregiver, which
disrupts the normal development of secure attachment. Such children are
at risk of developing a disorganized attachment. ] Disorganized
attachment is associated with a number of developmental problems,
including dissociative symptoms, as well as anxiety, depressive, and
acting-out symptoms.
|
1
Effects of child
abuse on the child and development
2 Causes of child abuse
3 Prevention
Primary prevention
Secondary prevention
Tertiary prevention
4 Treatment
5 Child abuse prevention organizations
Child help USA
ISPCAN (International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect)
Children of the Underground
6 Reporting of child abuse
Authorities
|
