Child abuse, also known as child maltreatment, involves harmful acts or failures to act by guardians that can lead to physical, emotional, or psychological harm to a child. The document discusses various types of abuse, their impacts on children's development, and examines existing legislation aimed at protecting children, including the Children Act 2004 and the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006. Despite established policies, challenges remain in effectively preventing and addressing child abuse due to social and cultural factors influencing caregivers.
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