Holmes County
Department of Job and Family Services
What is Abuse and Neglect?
Abuse represents an action against a child. It is an act of commission. Generally, abuse is categorized as follows:
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Physical abuse - the non-accidental injury of a child. |
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Sexual abuse - any act of a sexual nature upon or with a child. This would include anyone that actively participated, allowed or encouraged the sexual activity. |
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Emotional abuse - chronic & consistent attitude or acts which interfere with the psychological or social development of a child. |
Neglect is failure to act on behalf of a child. It is an act of omission. Neglect may be thought of as child rearing practices which are inadequate or dangerous. It may not produce visible signs and usually occurs over a period of time. Neglect is generally physical or emotional.
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Physical Neglect - failure to meet the physical needs necessary to a child's development such as housing, clothing, medical attention, nutrition and support. |
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Emotional Neglect - failure to provide the support or affection necessary to a child's psychological and social development. Parental failure to provide praise, nurturing love or security essential to a child's development of a sound and healthy personality may constitute emotional abuse. |
For further information please
contact the
Holmes County Department of Job and Family Services
85 N. Grant St., P.O. Box 72
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330)674-1111 or (800)971-7979
Fax:(330)674-0770 - TTY (330)674-0966
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 AM
- 4:30 PM
(Extended hours available via appointment