Child maltreatment is described as any form of physical harm to an individual, neglect, emotional, physical and/or sexual abuse that may result in injury or emotional harm to a child ( Echlin, 1995 ). Children who have been victims of abuse commonly exhibit patterns of maladaptive behaviors (Echlin, 1995). Although some behaviors are frequently observed in most children at some point, when they are prevalent and long-lasting, rather than isolated and temporary, they may designate child abuse (Echlin, 1995). Children who have suffered physical, emotional, or sexual abuse could fall into four broad categories, described by their behaviors (Echlin, 1995). Maltreated children may be overly obedient, tremendously aggressive, exhibit overly adaptive behaviors, and may experience setbacks in their development (Echlin, 1995). Additional general behaviors that differentiate abused children, including: inability to form trusting relationships with individuals, inability to be responsible, suicidal thoughts, low self-esteem, difficulty learning new things, ...