N S Abuse is any action that creates a substantial injury or a risk of injury to a child.
Abuse can be physical, sexual or emotional.
Physical abuse happens when a child is hurt through beating, shaking, kicking, burning or other types of bodily harm. A child can end up suffering from bruises, fractured or broken bones, internal injuries or even death. When children are denied the basic necessities they need to thrive, it is also considered physical abuse as well. Infants born addicted to drugs are physically abused, too. Sexual Abuse occurs when a child has any sexual contact with an adult.