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The specific physical injuries are treated as appropriate.
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Counseling or an intervention of some type for the parents is mandatory. In some cases, the child may be temporarily or permanently removed from the home to prevent further danger. Life-threatening abuse, or abuse resulting in permanent damage to the infant or child, may result in legal action.
Counseling, including play therapy, is also necessary for abused children over age 2. Failure to help the child deal with the fear and pain resulting from abuse by adults, who should be trusted figures, can lead to significant psychological problems, such as post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
All states require that you report any known or suspected child abuse. Call the police and Child Protection Services.
Decisions about placing the child with an outside caregiver or returning the child to the home usually are made by the appropriate government agency through the court system. The structure of these agencies varies from state to state.
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