trauma

Lasting effects of child abuse- initially the psychological and behavioral effects inmen, more recently effects on biology and the regulation of emotion. psychological traumachildren have been abused throughout human history. Most abused and neglected children never come to the attention of government authorities. secrecy and intense feelings of shame may prevent childrenfrom seeking help. Child abuse is harm to, or neglect of, a child by another person, whether adult or child. Child abuse happens in all cultural, ethnic, and income groups. Child abuse can be physical, emotional - verbal, sexual or through neglect. Abuse may cause serious injury to the child and may even result in death. Abuse can happen in any family, regardless of any special characteristics