Sexual Child Abuse Child sexual abuse involves a broad range of sexual behaviors that take place between a child and an older person. These sexual behaviors are planned to erotically stir the older person, commonly without concern for the consequenc Continue Reading...
Social Work Under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Law, counselors, teachers, and other professionals are legally obliged to report suspected abuse or neglect. The legal obligation to report instances of child abuse or neglect to a l Continue Reading...
Preventing child abuse is a top priority for social service agencies, families, teachers, and others in the community. Certainly it is a top priority for government agencies and law enforcement as well. This paper reviews and critiques the importance Continue Reading...
killing of a child in real life has no symbolic meaning, no power other than that of an expression of evil and is, therefore, one of the worst acts a human, let alone a parent, can commit. In literature, however, the killing of children is symbolic Continue Reading...
Suspected or Alleged Child Abuse Rights: Suspected or Alleged Child Abuse More than three million reports of child abuse and neglect will be filed in the United States this year (Children's Rights 2012). In many states, reporting suspected or alleg Continue Reading...
This often creates a frustrating situation within the home, as children and parents may clash over these ideas. Of course, cultural issues are not the only differences in parenting in the United States. Phegley (2009) states that parents can easily Continue Reading...
Personality Characteristics of Sexually Abused Children Child sexual assault is a wide spread problem in today's society that presents a severe risk to the victim's mental health, both during childhood and into adulthood. For many sexually abused ch Continue Reading...
Child Abuse and Neglect Intervention Child Abuse Neglect & Intervention The documentary Family Affair was written, narrated, and filmed by Chico Colvard ("IMDB," 2010). The film is focused on a retrospective look at events that took place in hi Continue Reading...
He then went to work for the family business, lived in a nice home and drove a nice car, but had no reported income. Since the birth of their child, who is now a teenager, he has contributed virtually nothing to the child's support, though his mothe Continue Reading...
Not all physical force can be characterized as violence, and not all violence is created equal. There are numerous controversies regarding definitions of violence and abuse and no clear consensus among researchers on how to characterize acts as one Continue Reading...
The safety of children is the most important function adults can perform and "the key to their safety is awareness, education, and prevention." ("What You Can Do") Children must be taught self-esteem and self-preservation, that they can talk to adul Continue Reading...
When their state of denial lifts, they are often wracked with remorse for what they've done. The final circumstance that Resnick lists is uncommon but not unheard of among mothers who kill their children: spousal revenge. Though this is rare among Continue Reading...
Domestic Violence and Effects on Children In the western culture, childhood is referred to as the period of special protection and rights. When a child is brought up in a safe and nurturing environment their development is expected to unfold.When a Continue Reading...
One explanation is the fact that mental health services are generally allocated based on the presence of a psychiatric diagnosis, and older children are more likely to meet criteria for specific disorders. Although younger children may exhibit certa Continue Reading...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Children Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is most commonly associated with war veterans. Researchers have, however, increasingly recognized this condition in women, children, and men from all backgrounds and fo Continue Reading...
I expect to find a pattern where as Lee (1992) might suggest, a hierarchical ethical theory exists, where the concept of "serving the needs of others" in need correlates directly to one's status, race, ethnicity and other factors. This suggests som Continue Reading...
Psychological Effects of Divorce on Children and Co-Parental Relations Today, it is not possible for people to not take into account the considerable outcomes and consequences of divorce. According to social scientists, the ever increasing rates of Continue Reading...
Oregon: Child Research Data and Publications The facts that I reviewed on the Child Defense Fund's Child Research Data and Publications were specific to the state of Oregon. They gave me both new and familiar information that will be a benefit for Continue Reading...
In fact, it is interesting to note that violent television and video games become more likely to lead to aggression in children as they get older (Krcmar, 1998, p. 251). Factors that cause this include the fact that from new-born to the age of eigh Continue Reading...
Two of the most important things that the industry is doing now is making sure that all television programs are rated, and using v-chips to keep children from seeing programs that contain violence (Szaflik, 2000). Neither one of these ideas are foo Continue Reading...
Foster Children/Foster Care Issues of a Foster Child Child Abuse Families and Children Served through Foster Care The Policy Framework This thesis reviews foster care in the United States: the reasons why children fall into the category of child Continue Reading...
REFERENCES & WORKS CONSULTED Christie-Mizell, a., E. Pryor, E. Grossman. (2008). "Child Depressive Symptoms, Spanking, and Emotional Support: Differences Between African-American and European-American Youth." Family Relations. 57 (3): 335+. Continue Reading...
Policy Analysis Child Protective Service Include Abuse, Foster Care and Adoption Child physical abuse did not receive widespread attention in this country until a 1962 medical journal article discussed patterns of suspicious injuries in children. Wi Continue Reading...
Effects of child abuse in adulthood Introduction Child neglect and abuse are usually a result of the interactions of several environmental, societal, family and individual factors. Child neglect and abuse are not unavoidable- steady, safe, and nurtur Continue Reading...
The case In this particular case study, the client is a 15-year-old minor. She has suffered neglect and abuse and has lived with toxic parents and guardians for a while. As of today, she has had residence in 8 separate communities. Her problems start Continue Reading...
The relationship between childhood abuse and complaints from expectant mothers during pregnancy was the focus of Lukasse et al. (2009), which determined that certain common pregnancy complaints showed a higher rate of prevalence in women who had suf Continue Reading...
Meth Addiction and Abuse Problems Meth Crystal Addiction and Abuse Problems in Los Angeles County Meth addiction and abuse problems are on a rise in Los Angeles County and many other places in other countries. Its use and abuse has become so common Continue Reading...
Dysfunctional Family and Its Impact on Children's Future A dysfunctional family can be described as a family characterized by constant and regular misbehavior, conflict, and behavior that become accommodated by members as part of normal daily life. Continue Reading...
On the whole, the Academy calls for the abolition of exemption laws and endorses initiatives to educate the public about the medical needs of children (Committee on Bioethics).. While AAP recognizes the importance of religion to people's lives, it Continue Reading...
Domestic Violence and Social Learning Theory Domestic Violence on Children and Social Learning Theory Domestic Violence on Children, Juvenile Delinquency and Social Learning Theory Domestic Violence on Children and Juvenile Delinquency in the ligh Continue Reading...
Spilled MilkIntroductionIn cases of child abuse, the protection of the child is typically the concern of the state. That protection is thought of in different ways, with some arguing that the best protection for the child is to preserve the family if Continue Reading...
Difficulty in Adulthood in Individuals that were Sexually-Abused as Children Introduction to Sexual Abuse in Children Sexually-abused children commonly develop problems that persist into adulthood. Child sexual abuse has come to be regarded as a ca Continue Reading...
" By telling stories, allows for a certain level of openness or vulnerability on the part of the parent and makes them human to the child. Stories give children a captivating medium in which to explore their emotions but really stories give them some Continue Reading...
Love and non-judgmental acceptance may be the most important things. Yes, money can help a person find a niche in life, but money is insufficient to get a person off the street. Following up later with some of the residents, I discovered that many w Continue Reading...
Rising Poverty in the Nation's Young Families My goal is to make a positive change in the lives of young children, families, and the early childhood field by targeting childhood poverty. Concepts Poverty is increasing most rapidly in families with Continue Reading...
Current brain imaging surveys and other experiments also present evidence that child abuse could permanently damage neural structure and the functioning of the developing brain itself (Carloff). Cohen (2001) discusses the merits of art therapy with Continue Reading...
Aboriginal Elder Abuse Elder abuse is a catch-all phrase that refers to a variety of ways by which caregivers and other people in power-positions relative to the elderly can mistreat them. Elder abuse includes, but is not limited to: physical abuse, Continue Reading...
Satanic Abuse Representations in the Media and Social Science Literature Throughout history, few things have been able to literally scare the bejabbers out of people as much as reports of satanic abuse in general and in their own communities in par Continue Reading...
Psychoactive Substance Use and Abuse A psychoactive substance refers to any chemical which both impacts the central nervous system and the way the brain functions. Psychoactive substances refer to stimulants (cocaine, methamphetamine, dextroamphetam Continue Reading...
