CHILD ABUSE: TYPES, SPECIFIC ACTS AND PREVENTION STRATEGIES

Authors

  • Grace Masha Iyang National Open University Uyo, Akwa- Ibom State.
  • Mohammed Lawal Mayanchi Department of Adult Education and Extension Services, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
  • A'isha Isah Madawaki Department of Educational Foundations, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35386/ser.v10i2.404

Keywords:

Child, Abuse, Types, Acts, Prevention, Strategies

Abstract

Noticeable efforts have begun to emerge from Local, States and Federal Government levels on dealing with issues of child abuse. Perhaps this was as a result of numerous cases of child abuse reported in our daily newspapers. It may also be as a result of various efforts by Non-Governmental Organizations, Human Rights Activities and Community-Based Organization. As part of the contribution to the issue, this paper discusses the child abuse, types, specific acts and preventive strategies. In the paper, the concept of child abuse, definitions of terms and who is child were explained. Critically examined also, were background to the children’s right, basic rights of the child and type of child abuse. Furthermore, emotional and psychological abuse and their effects were highlighted. Strategies to reduce emotional psychological abuse were clearly listed. One of the recommendations was that, community awareness of the importance of healthy parenting practices should be enhanced.

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Published

2020-09-10

How to Cite

Iyang, G. M., Mayanchi, M. L., & Madawaki, A. I. (2020). CHILD ABUSE: TYPES, SPECIFIC ACTS AND PREVENTION STRATEGIES. Sokoto Educational Review, 10(2), 186–193. https://doi.org/10.35386/ser.v10i2.404

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 2 (2008): Sokoto Educational Review

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