army regulation 608-18 the family …（军队管理608 - 18个家庭u2026）.pdf

Army Regulation 608-18 THE FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM Abuse Maltreatment Terms Child abuse The physical or mental injury, sexual abuse or exploitation, or negligent treatment of a child. It does not include discipline administered by a parent or legal guardian to his or her child provided it is reasonable in manner and moderate in degree and otherwise does not constitute cruelty. Ref: Memo, USD (MCFP), Subject: Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Fatality Reviews, February 12, 2004, Attachment 1. Child abuse/physical maltreatment Physical harm, mistreatment, or injury of a child by a parent, guardian, foster parent, or caregiver, whether the caregiver is intrafamilial or extrafamilial, under circumstances indicating that the child’s welfare is harmed or threatened. Such acts by a sibling, other family member, or other person will be deemed to be abuse or maltreatment only when the individual is providing care under express or implied agreement with the parent, guardian, or foster parent. Ref: Memo, ASD (FMP), Subject: Policy Changes for Submitting Child and Spouse Abuse Information, August 22, 1997, paragraph 9c(i). Child emotional maltreatment Acts or a pattern of acts, omissions or a pattern of omissions, or passive or passive-aggressive inattention to a child’s emotional needs resulting in an adverse affect upon the child’s psychological well-being. Maltreatment includes intentional berating, disparaging or other verbally abusive behavior toward the child, and violent acts that may not cause observable injury. An emotionally maltreated child manifests low self-esteem, chronic fear or anxiety, conduct disorders, affective disorders, or other cognitive or mental impairment. Ref: Memo, ASD (FMP), Subject: Policy Changes for Submitting Child and Spouse Abuse Information, August 22, 1997, paragraph 9a. Child neglect A type of child abuse/maltreatment whereby a child is deprived