To mistreat, attack, or cause harm to another individual.

Shaken baby syndrome is considered a type of ……..

Giving lots of hugs and pats, adult attention and verbal acknowledgment for things the child is doing appropriately.

Strives to ensure safe, permanent, nurturing families for children by protecting them from abuse and neglect while attempting to preserve the family unit.

The number to the NJ Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline.

Failure of a parent or legal guardian to properly care for and meet basic needs of a child under 18 years of age.

“Why can’t you do anything right?" is a type of …….

Can be used together with other management strategies; Example: “I will have to take the ball away if you throw it at the window again.”

Provided to anyone interested in learning or reinforcing good parenting techniques.

In NJ, any person who has a reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to acts of abuse or neglect has a legal responsibility to report it to the proper authorities.

To scold or discipline for unacceptable behavior.

Any type of involvement between and adult and a child, including fondling, exhibitionism, rape, incest, child pornography and prostitution.

If you want your child to say "please" and "thank you," say "please" and "thank you" to them.

Bring together people who are going through or have gone through similar experiences and where they have a safe space to share.

NJ law provides this to any person who, in good faith, makes a report of child abuse and neglect.

A term used to describe an infant whose growth and mental development are severely slowed due to lack of nurturing or mental stimulation.

Performs poorly in school, appears apathetic, withdrawn, and inattentive are some signs of …...

Can be effective for decreasing the attention-getting response children may be looking for

Parents can speak to a sensitive, trained volunteer to work through frustrations & stressors before a crisis occurs.

NJ penalty for failure to report child abuse or neglect.

A term that refers to school-age children who care for themselves without adult supervision before and after school hours

A family’s abandonment of a child or their failure to provide for the child’s basic needs and care.

Having a child go to another activity or area when he/she is behaving inappropriately.

A community-based organization serving the Hudson County Community since 1905 and whose vision is, A community where all are empowered to achieve self-sufficiency.

This two-word phrase means that a person has enough information to suspect/believe that child abuse or neglect is occurring or is about to occur.