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1. Define child abuse.
   
   
2. Copy the following table and complete it for each of the types of abuse discussed.
   
   

   Type	Description	Indicators	Effects

   
   
3. Investigate child abuse reporting laws and procedures in your state or territory and make a list of jobs to which mandatory reporting of child abuse applies.
   
   
4. a As a class, investigate how each of the following factors may contribute to an adult abusing a child:

   i poor self-image
   ii abused as children themselves
   iii unrealistic expectations of children
   iv poor socioeconomic status
   v social isolation.

   b Brainstorm a list of other possible contributing factors.
   
   
5. Research a service in your state or territory that provides assistance to families in which abuse has occurred. Prepare a summary sheet and share your findings with the class.