Recognizing and Preventing Physical Child Abuse

What constitutes physical child abuse, and why does it happen? What are the effects, and how can it be prevented? This video answers critical questions, and also discusses coping strategies and support tools available to help parents and caregivers stop physically abusive behavior. It also includes discussion of family history, stress, stress and the care of infants, unrealistic expectations, personality and psychological disorders, drugs and alcohol, corporal punishment, and mandatory reporting; with dramatized vignettes.