5003-Abuse and Neglect

Abuse and Neglect Student’s Name Institution Course Number and Name Instructor’s Name Date Abuse and Neglect Child abuse and neglect is a major social problem in the US. As a social worker, it is important to be able to tell if a child may be experiencing abuse based on physical and behavioral symptoms. Behavioral signs that a child is being abused include aggression, rule-breaking behaviors, withdrawal, depression, and anxiety (Giardino et al., 2019). Physical signs of abuse and neglect include bruises, burns, seizures, and bite marks (Giardino et al., 2019). When a child depicts these symptoms, there is a high chance that they are being abused or neglected by their givers. If I suspect that a child is being abused, the right thing to do is report it to authorities, specifica...