Abuse

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Abuse

• Chapter 7 Lesson 4

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ABUSE

• The physical, emotional, or mental mistreatment
  of one person by another person.

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• Physical Abuse The mistreatment by hitting,
  slapping, kicking, pushing, shoving, punching,
  choking, and other ways.
• Spouse Abuse The mistreatment of a husband and
  wife.
• Relative Abuse The mistreatment of a brother,
  sister, or other family member.
• Child Abuse The mistreatment of a child
• Sexual Abuse Any sexual mistreatment between a
  child and an adult

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• Neglect the failure to meet a persons basic
  physical and emotional needs
• Sexual harassment uninvited and unwelcome
  sexual conduct directed at another person

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Where to get help!

• Police Department
• Hospital
• Shelters
• Support and Self Help Groups
• Crisis Hotlines