Child abuse is a global problem that is deeply rooted in cultural, economic and social practices. ... Child abuse has serious physical and psycho-social consequences which adversely affect the health and overall well-being of a child. 1. ... Behavioral signs. ... Behavioral extremes may also be a clue. ... Look for inappropriate age behaviors as well, such as an older child exhibiting behaviors more commonly found in younger children. ...

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Children and adolescents who have been abused sexually can suffer a range of psychological and behavioral problems, from mild to severe. ... Additionally, high levels of anxiety in these adults can result in self-destructive behaviors, such as alcoholism or drug abuse, anxiety attacks, and insomnia. ... Social Services felt they should not hamper police investigation. ... The lack of cooperation on behalf of The RCMP and Social Services was a grave factor in the tragedy. ... Everybody knew the Weller family and in a small community where everyone knows about skeleton's in other pe...

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What is "good" is what is "socially approved" in a culture and society. ... In some countries, we cannot control the social behaviors. ... It is occasionally performed within Aboriginal, Christian and Muslim families who have emigrated to the US or Canada from some Muslim countries where it is practiced as a social tradition. ...

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