A Review on Insights of Child Abuse: Consequences and Preventive Approaches

Abstract

There are countless ways in which children can be abused, but the most prevalent is through the actions taken by individuals - adults as well as children - that inflict significant harm upon them. Physical, psychological, or sexual harm may be caused as a result of this abuse, while neglect, as a result of inaction, can also constitute a form of abuse through inaction. As part of this study, we are exploring several forms of child abuse, their consequences, and preventative measures to prevent them from occurring in the future. The primary prevention programs that are implemented within families and schools recognize that the social responsibility to protect children’s development and growth must be emphasized as they play an essential role in nurturing the growth and development of children and mitigating the risk of abuse. Supporting children affected by abuse as well as addressing its consequences is the primary responsibility of mental health professionals, pediatricians, and child protective services. It is by collaborating that societies have the ability to combat the scourge of child abuse and ensure that safe and nurturing environments are created for children to flourish in order to fight this scourge.