Çocuk İstismarını Anlamak: Etkileri ve Mücadelede Hukukun Rolü

Child abuse includes physical violence and punishment and physically harmful behavior towards children. This type of abuse can seriously affect children's physical and psychological health. Although called physical punishment, these behaviors can harm children's development and lead to long-term negative consequences. In Turkey, regulations have been made to protect and improve children's rights through many legal regulations, especially the Constitution. Physical violence used by parents and caregivers for disciplinary purposes is limited by laws protecting children, and measures to prevent violence against children are being increased in many countries. Research conducted in Turkey shows that violence against children at home is at an alarming level and is accepted as a cultural norm. This study focuses on examining physical violence against children, especially physical punishment administered by parents within the family. In this context, the definition, diagnosis, treatment of physical abuse and legal regulations on this subject were examined in this study. In addition, attention was drawn to the important role of professionals working with children (psychological counselors, teachers, doctors) in detecting and preventing abuse. Key Words: Physical Violence, Child Abuse, Corporal Punishment