They're defined as contacts or interactions with a child that are used to satisfy an adult's sexual needs and desires. This includes any verbally enticing language as well as fondling, masturbating or exposure of sexual organs by the adult. Sex between an adult and child is never consensual. Emotional Injury hurts a child's mental development. This can impair a youngster's behavior and ability to function.
Emotional abuse happens in all kinds of ways.
A lack of love and support can be devastating. This can take the form of emotional detachment or a severe lack of affection. Extremely harsh, critical treatment of a child can cause emotional injury, too. This can include severe punishment, verbal assaults that may include belittling or scapegoating and rejection. Neglect happens when a child's basic needs are not provided for.