A non-accidental injury to a child is physical abuse . Failure to provide a child with basic emotional and physical needs is neglect . Neglect includes not providing a child with basic medical care.
Sexual abuse is defined as any sexual activity between an adult and a child.
Children who have been abused often have a variety of psychological problems and symptoms. Therefore, no single symptom will necessarily indicate that abuse has occurred. Many symptoms of abuse are also symptoms of other disorders or problems. For this reason, it is extremely important to have the child evaluated by an experienced healthcare provider. Children of all ages, ethnic and cultural groups, and socioeconomic levels are at risk for abuse.