Týrané deti na Slovensku

In the article authors syndrome focuses on abuse and neglect of the child is referred to as CAN - Child Abuse and Neglect. The term covers not only the active forms of maltreatment, but also various forms of passive. Abuse and neglect of the child as a non-random, knowingly (or unknowingly) conduct a parent or other person to the child who is in the society unacceptable or rejected and which impair the physical, mental and social condition and development of the child and cause his death. The most common forms of committing domestic violence against children is repeated physical and emotional abuse, verbal abuse, especially threats. It is estimated that two thirds affected are children under the age of three years. The most effective means of reducing the number of children at risk of child abuse syndrome - is prevention. It is necessary to inform the general public about the issue of child abuse and to raise general awareness of the obligation to report any suspicion of child abuse and neglect in the vicinity. In Slovakia there is a system of care for abused children, in which they engage as state as well as non-state institutions. Report case can alone a child, or a person who suspects that a child‘s development is compromised for any reason. Children are in acute cases placed in the „Center for abused children“. This device is intended for children who need special and immediate assistance. This is particularly the children mentally and physically maltreated or sexually abused by their parents or by a stranger. The main coordinator of activities in Slovakia aimed at preventing child abuse to child victims of violence and respect of children‘s rights is a non-profit organization Center Slniečko from Nitra.