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Peer-on-peer child abuse |
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Peer-on-peer child abuse is a term used to describe children abusing other children. Peer-on-peer child abuse can include: bullying (including online bullying and bullying because of someone’s race, religion, sexuality, disability or trans status) abuse by your girlfriend, boyfriend or partner physical abuse sexual violence, such as rape and sexual assault sexual harassment sharing naked or semi-naked photos or videos without permission upskirting initiation/hazing type violence and rituals to harass, abuse and humiliate emotional abuse financial abuse coercive control Spotting the signsThings to look out for if you suspect a child is a victim of peer-on-peer child abuse: absence from school or lack of interest in school activities physical injuries which can’t be explained mental or emotional health issues becoming withdrawn or showing a lack of self esteem lack of sleep alcohol or substance misuse sudden changes in behaviour inappropriate behaviour showing harmful behaviour towards others or self (self-harm, violent outbursts) Report itIf you suspect that peer-on-peer child abuse is happening it is always best to report it. | ||
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