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Page 12, News, Wednesday, June 22, 1988 There are many faces to the monster of child abuse Part I of a two-part series examining the tragedy of child abuse By Hadley Coulton Mental Health and You is provided as a service of the North of Superior Programs. Maltreatment and the neglect of children are part of child abuse. Child abuse is an age-old problem. However, it has been only very recently that society has become concerned with this problem. In order to control child abuse, the provincial government has set up 51 provincial children's aid societies. Their purpose is to moni- tor child abuse and to provide edu- cation to the community. There are various types of child abuse that children fall victim to each year. On type is 'child neglect,' which means actively hurting or failing to take the proper care of a child. It also includes depriving the child of acceptance or affection. Parents who are abusive in this manner may humiliate the child, deny him/her love, or may even physically abuse the child. Abuse may range from shaking the child to sexually assaulting the victim. Emotional abuse is the second type of maltreatment inflicted upon children. This involves withholding CHRISTMAS 88 IN HONG KONG & CHINA 14 Days Including : HONG KONG SHANGHAI WUXI NANJING BENING 3 Meals Daily in China Price (From Toronto) -- $2853.00 plus Insurance & Departure Tax Special price based on a minimum group of 15 For more Information & Schedule contact: Larry Fraser 825-9209 Lakehead University Excellence in Education TERRACE BAY 1988/89 FALL/WINTER COURSES Registration is now being conducted for: History 1100 An Introduction to Historical Studies: Europe and the Modern World Free tuition for 60 plus senior citizens enrolled in credit courses. All courses are subject to minimum enrollment and availability of instructor. For further information, please contact our Off-Campus Representative in your area: Mrs. Barbara Spadoni 824-2761 (Home) warmth and affection such as cud- dling, or talking to the infant or child. Withholding love can slow the physical, intellectual and emotional development of the growing child. Some abusive parents resort to humiliating the child by name call- ing. The child who constantly hears him/herself being called "stupid" will soon grow to believe this. This too is emotional abuse. The third, and sometimes most devastating form of child abuse, is sexual abuse. Contrary to popular belief, sexual abuse is most often committed by parents, relatives, or friends as opposed to strangers. It is quite frustrating to admit it, but incest occurs more often that we are willing to acknowledge. Furthermore, .the potential for long- standing psychological damage is enormous. a' While small children, or even infants, can be the victims of sexual abuse, it is more typically experi- enced by girls who are around the age of puberty. Quite often abuse may be in the form of incest; often the offender is the father or stepfather. The mother may be aware of the abuse, but may not make any effort to discourage this type of activity. The father or spouse of the mother may engage in sexual acts with more than one daughter over the course of years. Cases estimated in thousands The latest statistics obtainable concerning child abuse are from 1982. In that year, children's aid societies.across Ontario reported 700 verified cases of child abuse to the Ontario Child Abuse Register. Many more cases go unreport- ed, and it's estimated that 2,000- 3,000 cases of child abuse may have occurred in 1982. Most persons believe that child abuse only happens in economical- ly disadvantaged or educationally limited families, or even in families with mental health problems such as drugs or alcohol. The truth is that child abuse happens in all walks of life and across all economic and social classes. Also, 75 per cent of abusers are parents or legal guardians of the victimized children. The rest repre- sent relatives or friends. The next article will examine the causes of child abuse and how to recognize it. Tf you would like to comment on this article or any of the other articles that have appeared, feel free to write to the News office, P.O. Box 579, Terrace Bay, Ontario, POT 2WO. Any opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the man- agement of the North of Superior Programs. AF oi NOR-SHORE PLUMBING ELECTRICAL & APPLIANCES LTD.. 25 SUNCREST STREET MARATHON, ONT. POT 2E0 (807)229-0155 18 MILL ROAD TERRACE BAY, ONT. 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Previous computer experience is essential and municipal experience Salary Range $19,855 -- $27,944 Confidential applications must be in writing including a complete personal resume and references. Mark envelope "Accounting Clerk". Closing date is Monday, June 27, 1988 --4:30 p.m.