Battered Child Syndrome
Alternate Names : Child Abuse, Non-Accidental Trauma (NAT)
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Prevention
Recognition of pending abuse can help prevent actual abuse. Warning signs include the following:
- Abuse history (such as previous abuse of the child or the child's siblings)
- Lack of apparent parental love or concern
- Failure to maintain the child's proper hygiene or care
- Parental alcohol or drug problems
- Parental emotional problems or mental illness
- History of abuse in the parent's childhood
- High stress factors in the family life
Intervention with counseling may prevent abuse when any of these factors are present. Watchful guidance and support from the extended family, friends, clergy, or other supportive persons or groups may prevent abuse or may allow early intervention in cases of abuse.
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