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No, if it is reasonably administered and moderate in degree and does not cause
physical or psychological injury.
What physical injury is considered as child abuse?
One that causes severe injury or serious bodily harm to child, such as lacerations,
fractured bones, burns or internal injuries.
What psychological injury is considered as child abuse?
It is failure of a parent or legal guardian to provide, for reasons other than poverty,
adequate food, clothing, shelter, basic education or medical care so as to seriously
endanger the physical, mental, social and emotional growth and development of the
child.
What is child sexual abuse?
Yes.
Who can file a complaint for child abuse?
1. The child victim
2. The parent or legal guardian of the victim
3. The grandparent, or relative of the child victim up to a first cousin
4. The Barangay Chairman
5. One of a group of 3 or more persons who have personal knowledge of the
abuse.
Where should a complaint for child abuse be filed?
Your compliant should be filed with the Department of Social Welfare and
Development or with the police or other law enforcement agency.