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Animal Abuse Neglect
"Sadly animal abuse and neglect is a continuing problem in Connecticut as it is nationwide" ("Animal Abuse and Neglect" 1). Animals are abused
and neglected every day. Having an animal and being able to take care of it are big responsibilities. Animals do not deserve to be kicked or hit. When
abusing an animal think of yourself, would you like to be abused? Of course not. Nobody, including animals would like to abused or neglected.
Animals cannot tell someone how they feel or what they need and rely on us to determine what their needs are. Animals need just as much as we do.
"Inability to provide even minimal standards of nutrition, sanitation, shelter, and veterinary care, with this neglect often resulting in starvation, illness,
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There could be stricter laws against committing this crime. After abusing or neglecting an animal, a person should have to take classes. These
classes can include on how to care, and what an animal needs. A person can also have to do community service, jail time, and pay fines. All of those
would depend on the severity. If the crime committed is not severe, they should be able to keep the animal. Only if these people take the classes, and
have random house checks. These checks would include seeing where the animal living conditions, if they look healthy, and that all their vet checks
are up to date. "Animal Protection Laws of the United States of America and Canada is the top resource for lawyers, law professors, law students,
legislators, other legal professionals, and anyone who wants the most comprehensive animal protection laws collection of its kind available" ("Animal
Protection Laws"
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Effects Of Abuse And Neglect
Emotional and Mental Effects of Abuse and Neglect on Children When it comes to abuse and neglect, many people think about the physical abuse and
neglect of a child. However, that may not be the only case. Emotional and mental abuse and neglect are detrimental to children in the future. When a
child experiences emotional abuse and emotional neglect, this can lead to psychological distress later on in life. Emotional and mental abuse is
defined as a form of abuse by a person who is exposing another behavior which may result in psychological trauma. This affects the child negatively in
the long–run and can lead to anxiety, depression, and/or post–traumatic stress disorder. Emotional and mental neglect is when the caregiver fails to
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However, according to the article by Wright, Crawford, and Castillo (2009), the emotional neglect that a child may experience "might be more
strongly linked to later dissociative symptoms" (p. 62). When a child experiences emotional neglect, Wright, Crawford, and Castillo (2009) state that
there is "some evidence of how shame and other overwhelming feelings associated with an abusive childhood may lead to dissociative tendencies in
adulthood" (p. 65). When a child is emotionally neglected, it means that his/her emotional needs are not met. Due to this, the child may experience
behavioral issues, moodiness, anxiety and/or depression. In class when we talked about the statistics of child abuse, it was stated that 73.8% of
children reported were neglected. This is the most common type of emotional and mental abuse that has been reported thus far. When it comes to the
science of neglect, still–face experiments can be performed to see how neglect affects a child. When a caregiver does not respond to their child, this
causes the child to get stressed. The brain is built to get a response from someone, namely the caregiver. This is known as brain architecture. When a
child is not responded to, this is what leads to neglect. The more a parent does not respond to their child, the more toxic stress the child will
experience. This consistent stress is detrimental to the child's well–being. If the neglect
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Child Abuse and Neglect
The topic of child abuse is one of the hardest topics to write about. It is imperative to have a profound understanding of this topic and its
consequences specially when working in the field of human services. Professionally and personally, I have encountered situations where child abuse
is present. This reality has touched my life in many ways and these experiences continue shaping me as a human being and as social service provider.
I will try to cover in this paper the subject of child abuse, its definitions, and the scope of the problem and the proper prevention of it. First it all it
would be important to define some terms related to child abuse. It is imperative to have a common understanding of the many terms related ... Show
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It also is believed that emotional neglect has surpassing consequences and effects of the one physical abuse may cause. Inadequate nurturing or
affection, exposure to domestic violence and permission of drug abuse and isolation are the most predominant. Lastly is educational neglect which may
include encouraged chronic truancy, failure to register a child or to home school or failure to enroll to special education programs. (DiPanfiles, 2006)
On the other hand abuse is more related to the use of power with the intention of maltreatment both physically and physiologically. According to the
Coordinated Response to Child Abuse and Neglect: The Foundation for Practice, "child abuse is any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent
or caretaker that results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse, or exploitation" as mentioned on the Child Abuse Prevention and
Treatment Act (CAPTA). Abuse has two main types, physical and sexual abuse. According to Goldman, Salus, Wolcott, and Kennedy (2003) physical
abuse is mostly recognized by physical injury, contusions and fractures. Whereas is by hitting, punching, biting, shaking, slapping, burning and other.
Sexual abuse is usually sexual acts and behavior involving children. Sexual abuse includes touching and non–touching offenses and the most commonly
reported is incest. There also has been an influx of sexual abuse by
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Child Abuse And Neglect
Major forms of child abuse and their effects on the victim can be, physical, emotional, sexual, and neglect abuse. Physical abuse, also known as the
main abuse for the victim, is defined as the use of physical force that may result in bodily injury, phy pain, or impairment. Physical abuse may include
but is not limited to such acts of violence as striking (with or without an object), hitting, pushing, shoving, slapping, kicking, pinching, and burning to
the child. The article, "Effects of Child Abuse and Neglect (2016)" by an unknown author, believes that the physical abuse on the child is always
obvious. However, there are times when the abuser is careful not to leave marks or injuries that are visible that the abuser is not caught. The unknown ...
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The unknown author has stated all kinds of sexual things that can happen to the child, especially to children up to the age twelve. Fail to care for a
child can be miserable for many people. Neglect abuse refers to the failure by a parent or caregiver to provide a child in a position to do so with the
conditions that are culturally accepted in a society as for their physical and emotional development and wellbeing. Unknown author talks about the
neglects in states. This quote demonstrates that many states around the world have many victims of abuse. It has said that approximately 25 States, the
District of Columbia, American Samoa, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands include failure to educate the child as required by law in their definition of
neglect. The States that define "failure to educate" as do to a failure in other states include Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Indiana,
Kentucky, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, and Wyoming. In addition, four states had discussed medical neglect as the nutrition from disabled victims
with life–threatening
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Neglect Of A Child Essay
Child Abuse and Neglect
To start off on the same page, there need to be clarity as to what the South Carolina Department of Social Services defines as abuse and neglect. Child
abuse and neglect presents in various forms such as;
Sexual abuse– Sexual abuse of a child includes adults engaging in sexual acts with children or involving children in pornography or prostitution.
Physical abuse– Physical abuse of a child includes non–accidental injuries, burns, bruises, broken bones or cuts, as well as excessive corporal
punishment.
Neglect– Neglect of a child includes not providing the child with necessary food, clothing, shelter, education, health care or supervision appropriate to
the child's age and development.
Medical Abuse– is defined as a parent's failure ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
Caring for the future).
The problem of child abuse and neglect not only affects children and their families, it also affects society as a whole. According to Skeen and
Tomlinson, 2013, "violence against children is prevalent across the globe". It is estimated that 875,000 children are killed by violence and injury
worldwide every year (Skeen and Tomlinson, 2013). Child abuse and neglect not only effects the child victims, it effects the family and society as a
whole. "On an individual level, the negative impact extends beyond immediate physical and mental health, and may impact the well–being and
development" of the child into adulthood" (World Health Organization, 2006). Children who are abused often have to received medical care and the
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Neglect Or Abuse
The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), is a state–run agency that provides counseling, rehabilitation or placement services for
neglected or abused children.
A child welfare service social worker major obligation is to protect children from neglect, situations of abuse, and other forms of maltreatment, referring
children and families to other services if necessary, providing counseling and support services to children, and parents, and placing children in foster
care.
The workers' main focuses on ensuring the social, physical, psychological and emotional well–being of the children served. This is done by
investigating allegation of neglect or abuse, do home visits, and providing assessments to determine whether a guardian or
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Child Welfare Neglect
According to an Associated Press investigation, in nearly half the states, cases take years to come to completion as agencies repeatedly fail to
investigate abuse reports in a timely fashion, find permanent homes for children, or even keep track of those children under their care and
custody(Thoma, 2005). Also Child Welfare departments are rarely forthcoming with information about the actual extent of harm that comes to
children in their care. There are many reasons for that one one of them is because they really don't care and they probably don't want to do all the
paperwork and go through the process of trying to find another home. It's simply too risky for bureaucrats to admit that their agency may not be "doing
good." The erosion of
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Abuse And Neglect
"Childhood should be carefree, playing in the sun; not living a nightmare in the darkness of the soul." (Dave Pelzer, A Child Called "It") In this paper,
I will be discussing what child abuse means and how it can cause problems throughout their adolescent and adult years. Childhood abuse and neglect
can cause psychological problems, health problems, and can create difficulties in socializing with others that can cause problems during their
adolescent years.
What is Child Abuse and Neglect
According to the article, What is child abuse and neglect? Recognizing the signs" Child abuse is defined as "Any recent act or failure to act on the
part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation; ... Show more content on
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Victims of child abuse can leave a negative mark on a child that can lead to psychological problems and health problems, as well as difficulty in
socializing with their peers.These issues can follow them throughout their adolescent and adult years. An article printed by The American Society
for the Positive Care of Children stated that the country with the highest child abuse rate is the United States of America. It was reported that an
average of five children a day died from child abuse and neglect. The president of EMC (Every Child Matters Fund) Michael Petit, said, "Over the
past 10 years, more than 20,000 American children are believed to have been killed in their own homes by family members. That is nearly four times
the number of US soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan." Child abuse and neglect can have a lasting impact on the brain which can cause the child to
have mental delays and difficulty with sleeping among other serious
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The Effects Of Neglect On Children
Children have seen many things done in their presence, some impacted them positively, for example, love and compassion. While some impacted them
negatively, for example, a violent misconduct. Some children had experience neglect and abuse of all kind from grown–ups that they are related to, or
even a friend of their family. Some have been abuse by individual that they have never seen in their life until the day the person mistreated them.
However, most of the times children are hurt by adults and they do not tell anyone because of fear or shame. This can cause the child to shut down
and have emotional, psychological as well as behavioral issues. Therefore, it is always good for the child if they tell someone trustworthy and they get
professional help as well as the individual that committed the crime is being punished (Child Advocacy Center, 2017). This is where the Forensic
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They also interviews children that has seen the happening of a violent crime. Furthermore, the Forensic Interviewer, interviews children so that they
can get the necessary information that they need to ensure that the child is living in a safe and healthy environment, to get the child any medical or
psychological care if it is needed, and finally to get information about a crime that was committed and witnessed by the child. Moreover, the interviews
are usually done at the Child Advocacy Center (CAC). Nevertheless, some cases cause for multiple interviews, this is commonly called the extended
interview. The extended interviews are ordinarily conducted with children that are special needs or with children who are traumatized or scared (Child
Advocacy Center,
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Early Child Neglect
The researchers investigated the theory of exposure to early childhood abuse or neglect leads to damaging effects on the victim's brain development,
and neurobiological alterations (Nikulina and Widom, 2013, p. 417). Stress and early trauma on cortical development is hypothesized to cause
academic and cognitive limitations concerning situations of maltreatment, in addition to insufficiencies in nonverbal reasoning and executive
functioning in middle adulthood (Nikulina and Widom, 2013, p. 417). This study examines if child neglect and abuse foresees development of
nonverbal reasoning ability and executive functioning in middle adulthood, in addition it hypothesizes if PTSD (Post Traumatic stress Disorder) adds
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On the Matrix Testphysical abuse, neglect, and maltreatment contributed in low scores (Nikulina and Widom, 2013, p. 421). These results display that
neither physical nor sexual abuse led to low achievement on the Matrix reasoning test, child maltreatment didn't estimate scores on the Trail Making
Test–Part A (Nikulina and Widom, 2013, p. 423). These results showed only maltreatment and neglect can lead to the development of deficiencies in
middle adulthood. This implies the fact demographic circumstances, depression, alcohol intake, or IQ had an effect on the scores (Nikulina and
Widom, 2013, p.
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Elder Abuse Neglect
Elder Abuse is often a silent crime that involves the mistreatment or exploitation of an elderly person. This is a very important issue for the State of
Florida to be concerned with since the state is very popular for retirement age people due to good weather and low taxes . As the elderly population
grows in the Sunshine State, so does this incident rate for elder abuse cases. Elder abuse can manifest itself in many ways such as physical abuse,
hitting, beating, pushing or really anything that will hurt or harm a person. Mental abuse such as, verbal attacks, isolation from other loved ones,
threats to their well being. Financial abuse such as, spending funds without permission or having them sign their assets over without full comprehension
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Meaning Of Neglect
The meaning of neglect is a pattern of not being able to provide basic needs.As shown in the chart above neglect is the most common type of child
abuse. Neglect is almost three times more common than physical and sexual abuse combined. This category is broken up into three groups: Physical
neglect, education neglect, and emotional neglect.
Physical Neglect
Failure to provide food, clothing appropriate for the weather, supervision, a home that is hygienic and safe, and/or medical care, as needed.
Educational Neglect
Failure to enroll a school–age child in school or to provide necessary special education. This includes allowing excessive absences from school.
Emotional Neglect
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You may feel like you're more devoted to your partner than your partner is to you, have low self–esteem, and show a high level of emotional
dysregulation (mood swings). Not only does trauma impact us within our adult relationships, but it also affects our partners. As a marriage and family
therapist in Los Angeles, I see the impact an unhealthy attachment style has on significant others all the time. When you have an unhealthy attachment
style, you may have a hard time recognizing your partner's emotions or responding appropriately to his or her feelings. You may feel uncomfortable
when your partner shows anger or sadness and not know how to react. And you may pull away, or grab on too tightly, thus harming both your
relationship and the person you love.
Psychological/emotional
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Child Discrimlect And Neglect
Throughout the world many children are vulnerable to some form of neglect, which unfortunately can result in what is known as "neglect trauma".
Traumas are said to be the emotional, physiological, or psychological response to a terrible event according to the American Psychological Association.
Researchers have dedicated their efforts to understand trauma, to become aware of the different types of traumas that exist and to also understand the
possible effects that traumas have on children according to their age groups, level of exposure and understanding towards the trauma. But,
unfortunately studies have not yet directly proven or identify definite causes of child neglect.
Child neglect is a very common form of child abuse globally and ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
According to Levinson (1981), the presence or existence of different forms of family violence in a home that may not directly involve a child, are
too related to the abuse of the child in ways such as emotionally or psychologically. It is understood that the concerns of child neglect are not always
priorities of some countries as many tend to overlook the fact that child neglect is real, that it is possible, that it is present among the children of their
country. Countries have the tendency to define child abuse and neglect based on local definitions, traditions, cultures, politics and priorities. If forms of
child abuse and neglect go unheard of or unrecognized by a society, the need for providing a valid definition of child maltreatment, or conducting
necessary research based on the topic would not come into effect or taken into account.
The National Incidence Study of Child abuse and Neglect, pointed out that a large number of children who experience emotional and physical abuse are
usually those of the black population, when in comparison to the White population in
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Child Neglect Effects
Child Neglect: it's Negative Impact on Development Neglect and abuse are extremely detrimental to the early stages of development for any child.
Essentially, most parents do not realize the types of neglect they can impose on their children. A child's invalidating experiences can have profound
effects in their adulthood. Informing parents and preventing child abuse through programs and guidance can help millions of children around the world
escape neglect and multiple types of abuse. Children can endure many different types of neglect throughout their childhood. A report by International
Journal of Arts and Humanities details the issues of child neglect and its types that exist in many countries such as Pakistan (Soomro et.al). For example,
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The publication presents the importance of these programs stating, "Several home visiting models produced some benefits in parenting or in the
prevention of child abuse and neglect on at least some measures" (Michael). 3 year old Jessica Ortega, previously a non–verbal toddler is routinely
visited by change agent, Adriana Ramos Bock. After regulating visitations were established, Jessica learned and speaks fluent Spanish, and is
continuing to develop significantly with excessive amounts of charisma (Michael). With the guidance of Ramos Bock from the Parents to Teachers
program (PAT), Jessica's mother, Guadalupe is guided in helping her daughter advance in good health (Michael). In addition to PAT, many other
organizations such as Healthy Families America (HFA) and Parent–Child Home program (PCHP) exist. These programs are designed to mentor low
income families, single parents, substance dependents or victims of maltreatment in North America (Michael). As a result, these non–profit institutions
teach parents proper techniques to raise their children, which effectively decreases abuse rates around the globe
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Abuse And Neglect
The world has been paying closer attention to child abuse. The increasing access to information has been a significant tool to bring awareness to the
cause, as shown by the former Miss America in the video. Despite popular belief, child abuse is not solely linked to sexual abuse or corporal
punishment. The issue is also not exclusive of underdeveloped societies. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in the
United States, "nearly 680,000 children were reported by states to be victims of abuse or neglect."Neglect is the most common form of child abuse, that
is, "the caregiver's failure to provide adequate attention and supervision, food and nutrition, hygiene, medical care, and a safe and clean living
environment" (Mooney
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Child Neglect Essay
Child Neglect
This quarter at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, I am taking a class called “Family Violence.� In this class, one of the
most disturbing types of abuse that I have learned about is the neglect of children. Hard to detect and even harder to prove, it is the most common
form of family violence between senior citizens who live with their families. In 1998 there were an estimated 903,000 victims of child maltreatment,
and more than half (53 percent) suffered from neglect.
In an independent study, the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse estimated that 3,140,000 children were reported for all types of maltreatment
in 1994, and child neglect accounted for approximately 45% of reported cases and 49% of ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
Professionals have defined four types of neglect, being physical, emotional, educational, and medical neglect.
 Physical neglect accounts for the majority of cases of maltreatment. It is estimated that 8 of every 1,000 children experience physical
neglect. The definition includes the refusal of or extreme delay in seeking necessary health care, child abandonment, inadequate supervision, rejection
of a child
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Nelson, Sean  leading to expulsion from the home, and failing to adequately provide for the child’s safety and physical and
emotional needs. Physical neglect can severely impact a child’s development by causing failure to thrive; malnutrition; serious illnesses;
physical harm in the form of cuts, bruises, and burns due to lack of supervision; and a lifetime of low self–esteem.
 Educational neglect occurs when a child is allowed to engage in chronic truancy, is of mandatory school age, but not enrolled in school or
receiving school training, and/or is not receiving needed special educational training. Educational neglect can lead to underachievement in acquiring
necessary basic skills, dropping out of school, and/or continually disruptive behavior.
 Emotional neglect includes such
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Neglect: A Case Study
Neglect is defined as when child doesn't receive the appropriate amount of clothing, food, medical car, hosing or protection needed to survive. Neglect
is a psychological abuse that can be placed on children starting at a young age. It is a serious condition and has the possibility of having long–term
effects on a child or adolescent. This condition is sometimes ignored by bystanders even though many children can and have died from neglect. There is
plenty of light that still needs to be shined upon this topic in order to enlightening parents and bystanders. According the American Psychological
Association, nearly 1,500 children die from neglect in some way, annually.Child abuse might cause psychological disorders and behavior problems ...
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(2015). Effects of Early Adverse Risks on Middle Childhood Behavior Development, Adolescent Physical and Mental Health, and First Juvenile Arrest
for Low–Income Youth (Doctoral dissertation, Auburn University).
Naughton A, Maguire S, Mann M, et al. (2013). Emotional, Behavioral, and Developmental Features Indicative of Neglect or Emotional Abuse in
Preschool Children: A Systematic Review. JAMA Pediatr. 167(8):769
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Psychological and biological approaches to emotion (pp. 247–282). Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum
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Child Neglect Research Paper
Introduction Many scholars have stated that child neglect is the most common form of maltreatment. Neglect is less obvious than physical or sexual
abuse, and it may take years for outsiders to ever notice that a child is a victim. Neglect has many faces, forms, and appearances. According to the
National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS), of the approximately 681,000 children in the United States who were victims of abuse
and neglect in 2011, 78.5 percent (531,000 children) suffered from neglect alone, including medical neglect (USDHHS, 2011). In the US, there are
many children who are experiencing neglect from their parents or caregivers, and often times it goes unreported. In this paper I will discuss what is
child neglect, what the many causes of neglect are, the different types of neglect, long–term effects, and how to recognize the signs of neglect: physical
and behavioral indicators.
What is Child Neglect? Child neglect is "the negligent treatment or maltreatment of a child by a parent or by a caretaker under circumstances
indicating harm or threatened harm to the child's health or welfare," (Wallace & Roberson, 2014). There are four main types of neglect:... Show more
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There are also some factors that affect the consequences of child abuse and neglect. Individual outcomes vary widely and are affected by a combination
of factors, including: the child's age and developmental status when the abuse or neglect occurred, the type of maltreatment (physical abuse, neglect,
sexual abuse, etc.), the frequency, duration, and severity of the maltreatment, and the relationship between the child and the perpetrator (Floor, 2013).
Child abuse and neglect can have a multitude of long–term effects on physical health. If a child is being neglected they might not have the essentials
they need to survive so their physical health can be in jeopardy if they aren't being fed properly or
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Child Neglect And Child Neglect
rs working the night shift contribute to child neglect?
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How single mothers working the night shift contribute to child neglect?
1. What are the negative effects on children whose mothers work at nights?
2. Does working the night shift cause children to be neglected?
3. What are the effects of child neglect on single mothers?
4. What are the causes and consequences of child neglect on single mothers?
Back ground
Child Neglect
Child abuse and neglect a worldwide phenomenon which seem to be an assuming epidemic. The various predisposing factors to abuse or neglect of
children in developed and developing countries are considered (Oyemade, 1991).
What is child neglect?
A neglected child may be malnourished, always sick, or never at school. Neglect comes in different forms such as physical, educational, medical and
emotional. It is an ongoing failure to meet a child's basic needs and it is the most common form of child abuse (Horwath, 2007). ... Show more content
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Neglect is identified by WHO (2016) as one of many forms of child maltreatment. Along with other forms of maltreatment, child neglect is defined as
any action "which results in actual or potential harm to the child's health, survival, development or dignity (WHO,
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Abuse, Malreatment And Neglect
Many children are abused, maltreated and neglected. Many of these children are taken away from their parents and put into the foster care system
where they have to depend on people and the government to take care of them. These children are sometimes abused, maltreated, neglected and some
of them even die in the system. These children need to be advocated for and social workers are the one who steps in to make sure that they are taken
care of the way that they should be. In this paper I am going to be discussing the abuse, maltreatment and neglect that these children go through and
how social worker come in to help these children to make sure they are safe.
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Tufford, Bogo, & Asakura (2015) states "the domains of child maltreatment include both child abuse (wilful acts such as physical, sexual and emotional
abuse which harm a child) and neglect (failure to provide for a child's basic needs) (Fontes, 2005)" (Tufford, Bogo, & Asakura 2015, p. 3). These areas
will have a life–altering impact on a child's life and it might change how they view people and things around them. Tufford, Bogo, & Asakura
(2015) states "neglect, as a form of child maltreatment, can take many forms such as failing to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter,
supervision, medical care, emotional care or education" ((Tufford, Bogo, & Asakura 2015, p. 3). Neglect is also big issue just as Tufford, Bogo, &
Asakura (2015) mentioned, not giving a sufficient amount of food, not providing them with emotional support or proper education or medical care
could put a child in this category. Therefore, simply providing a child with their basic needs can solve the problem, although not everyone can afford
this basic needs because of life's situations. Situation like poverty, lack of work, and others can cause this to happen. This is why Tufford, Bogo, &
Asakura (2015) also states that "Child Neglect can often be confounded by poverty, inadequate housing and dangerous neighbourhoods as parents or
caretakers have fewer resources to provide children with the care they need (Jonson–Reid, Drake, & Zhou, 2013)" ((Tufford, Bogo, &
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Child Abuse and Neglect
Child Abuse
Child abuse and neglect is frightfully high. As a country this is unacceptable. We need to come up with better ways to fight this "disease" before we
destroy our children, our future.
An estimated 903,000 children across the country were victims of abuse or neglect in 2001, according to national data released by the Department of
Health and Human Services. The statistics indicate that about 12.4 out of every 1,000 children were victims of abuse or neglect, a rate comparable to the
previous year's victimization rate of 12.2 out of 1,000 children.
"A nation as compassionate as ours should ensure that no child is a victim of abuse or neglect. The number of children that are being abused and
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This problem has, because of more resources and ability to come forward, gone down in the past few years. For the same reason in the mid – eighties
and early nineties it was up. Before then few came forward, then it was encouraged and more did. In 1994, over 3 million (3,140,000) children were
reported for child abuse and neglect to child protective service (CPS) agencies in the United States. This figure represents a 4.5% increase over the
number of children reported in 1993. Experts attribute much of the recent increase in reporting to greater public awareness of and willingness to
report child maltreatment, as well as changes in how states collected or defined a reportable act of maltreatment (Wiese & Daro, 1995).
Currently, about 47 out of every 1,000 children are reported as victims of child maltreatment. Overall, child abuse reporting levels have increased 63%
between 1985 and 1994.
In 1994, 1,036,000 children were substantiated by CPS as victims of child maltreatment. This represents 16 out of every 1,000 U.S. children.
According to the 1994 survey, physical abuse represented 21% of confirmed cases, sexual abuse 11%, neglect 49%, emotional maltreatment 3% and
other forms of maltreatment 16%. These percentages have remained fairly stable since 1986 when approximately 27% of the children were reported
for physical abuse, 16% for
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Child Neglect Effect
Child neglect is a form of abuse and is the most common maltreatment reported in Canada. Neglect has many detrimental effects. However, there are
ways to recognize the signs as well as preventative measures and treatment options.
Neglect and its effects Neglect happens when a parent or caregiver does not adhere to parental and care giving obligations, which includes the physical,
emotional, and educational well being of their child. Poor nutrition effects physical and psychological development. If proper nutrients are not provided
during growth periods this will affect physical growth. Stunted growth, chronic medical conditions, inadequate bone and muscle growth and
neurological development are all affects of poor nutrition. Additionally, brain–processing problems make it difficult for children to understand social
relationships, understand direction and understand academic tasks. Neglect is also linked to mental health problems such as, depression and anxiety.
Studies found that children who reported a history of childhood neglect were three times more likely to suffer from depression than children who were
not maltreated. In conclusion, neglect poses severe and life altering consequences and can even result in death.
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All signs should consider the age, developmental stage, and history of the child and caregivers. There are various physical and behavioural signs of
neglect; being left unsupervised, abandonment, poor growth, poor hygiene, low self esteem, absenteeism, poor social skills and living in an unsafe
environment are just part of an exhaustive list of signs. An example of neglect is seen in a child who is malnourished and resorts to begging or
stealing food. Dentists can also see signs of neglect. Tooth decay is a sure sign of neglect. Although,
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Essay On Child Neglect
I have learned many things about abuse, including neglect. Neglect is classified as abuse because of the damage it causes to the neglected child.
For example, being left alone at home can very dangerous, especially for young children. There is also the threat of a child not being treated of
illnesses that could prove permanently damaging, or even deadly. Also, if other forms of abuse are happening, a neglected child would be much less
likely to speak up about it, preventing that from being stopped as well. Because of this, it is very important to be aware of the signs of neglect, and if
you notice something is off, talk to the child, and if neglect is happening, talk to the parents to try and stop it, or if it continues, contact the police.
A neglectful parent is likely to leave a child home alone often, which can be very dangerous for the child, especially during a child's younger years
of life. If a young child is alone, and someone dangerous were to somehow get into the house, the child would be completely defenseless. Also, a
child would have no one to feed them, and if they are left for too long can become very malnourished. A very young child is also prone to getting into
things that they shouldn't, especially because a neglectful parent is not very likely to put away safely something harmful, such as knives or medicine,
and young children are very likely to put everything into their mouths, which could create very dangerous situations if they find
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Effects Of Neglect In Toddlers
NEGLECT IN TODDLERS
In 2011, there were 681,000 cases of child abuse and neglect (Effects of Child Abuse and Neglect, 2016). Of those cases, 1,570 were fatalities and 81%
of those deaths were of children under 4 years of age (Effects of Child Abuse and Neglect, 2016). From this you can see the toddlers are at greatest risk.
This paper will address the what neglect is, its effects, signs, and examples, as well as what we can do to help toddlers who have experienced neglect.
Neglect is defined by the Children's Bureau as "any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious
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One of the first things the Children's Bureau recommends is that you build a strong relationship with that child. It is also important to allow and
encourage these children to share their feelings (Children's Bureau, 2013). As a supportive adult you need to follow through on promises, be consistent
and patient with the child (Children's Bureau, 2013). Show the child you are there to support them and teach them healthy behaviors by modeling and
having communication about good choices (Children's Bureau, 2013). It is also key that the child feels safe. The child will not trust you if they feel
unsafe. This is why it is important that they are in a safe environment and are reassured they are in a safe environment. If they feel unsafe, find out why.
There could be some underlying
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Child Neglect
Child neglect is a very touching subject that no one wishes to talk about, but it is a series topic nonetheless the child have suffered physically and or
emotionally. the signs of abuse and neglect of a child are hidden from reality so it is hard to tell if a child is in need
Children that are in these situations have a trouble interacting with others socially. According to the article "Child Abuse." by American Decades. Ed.
Judith S. Baughman, Victor Bondi, Richard Layman. The article states "in 1984 a four–year–old Wisconsin boy, Joshua DeShaney, was beaten so
severely by his father that the child became paralyzed and mentally retarded." the father was beating his own four–year old child. Also in the same
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Ed. Judith S. Baughman, Victor Bondi, Richard Layman. The article states; "charges were later dropped or trials ended in acquittals. By the end of the
decade the issue of the safety of child–care centers was not resolved in the public mind. Dr. Richard Gardner, a well–known child psychiatrist
associated with Columbia University," also in the same article: "Child Abuse." by American Decades. Ed. Judith S. Baughman, Victor Bondi, Richard
Layman. The article states; Saturday–morning cartoon shows featured public service announcements warning children not to get into strangers' cars. At
some schools children attended classes instructing them what to do if someone tried to fondle them sexually. This shows that the government is
releasing information out to the world to aware parents. "Where there are concerns about a child's safety or well–being, most people find the decision
to report these concerns a difficult one. They worry about overreacting or being wrong, and may question whether they have strong enough evidence,
or if they have misread the signs of abuse or misunderstood a situation.("Be Curious and Act against Child Neglect." European Union News 9 Feb.
2017"). In the article "Child Abuse." by American Decades. Ed. Judith S. Baughman, Victor Bondi, Richard Layman. The article states; ."
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Emotional Neglect Paper
There is also emotional neglect of the child and its very irritating for them and it is very hurtful to the child's feeling. Ward (2010) stated that
"emotional neglect is any attitude, behavior, or failure to act that interferes with a child's mental health or social development". As Gardner (2012)
claimed that, by keeping the child feelings always under pressure, a parent is creating the fearing process by preventing the child need to interact with
other and not showing the positive feelings to the child and blaming the child about every step done it is destroying the emotions and feelings of the
child. As a result of emotional neglect for the child will totally works on destroying the attitude of the child in his home some noticeable actions will
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From the most effective solution for the child abuse problem is giving awareness but not with a direct way to the families to just create the idea and
deliever it to them and let the choice for them by different options, by this way the families wont consider it as a controlling process from some
organizations and different ways can be used to deliever the awareness whether through social medias or television or inpublic announcements and it
will be effective because the advice will be delievered in a different ways that are suitable with many people's
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Nursing Home Neglect
Neglect in Nursing Homes
According to the Webster dictionary neglect is defined as "to give little attention or respect to" (Webster). In the United States there is a major problem
with neglect in our nursing homes. Everyday neglect occurs in a nursing home. Whether it be physical neglect or emotional neglect, there are several
different causes. When neglect occurs it most often goes unreported for lack of knowledge as to what neglect is actually considered. When residents
are treated poorly them and their family members pay the price. One of the major causes of neglect in a nursing home is the lack of staff required to
be there. According to the legislator for the state there is only required to be five staff members at the nursing home... Show more content on
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These people seem few and far between but there is always one in the bunch. With this cause it is hard to fix or change. For the most part you can
never tell that nurse is just flat out being rude and not checking on her patients. "Virtually all of the hands–on care provided to nursing home residents
is performed by nurse aides who generally are minimum wage employees who receive few, if any, job benefits beyond workers' compensation,
which sometimes is provided." (Bragg p. 2). This statement describes the hard work that the nurse aides have to do on a daily basis. He also goes
on to talk about the turn over rate of nurse aides. "The turnover rate among nurse aides is very high across the state. In 1991, the Texas Department
of Health (TDH) reported that the average annual turnover rate among nurse aides ranged from 133% to 240% in the states eight Public Health
Regions." (Bragg p.2) The effects of a nurse not caring can cause physical and emotional problems for the residents. This occurs because the person
they have put their trust in to take care of them doesn't care. In these situations is can cause the residents to become angry, upset, and even depressed.
When elderly residents become stressed about not being taken care of this effects their health. Stress depresses the immune system and causes them to
become more sick and can cause them to be placed in a hospital. Being placed in a hospital causes them to owe more money and this can put emotional
strain on them and their
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Neglect And Emotional Abuse
I would strongly advise against the measure to remove neglect and emotional abuse from the definition of maltreatment in Oregon. It is important to
note that neglect is the most reported and substantiated type of maltreatment, with 771,000 children reportedly suffering from abuse. Neglect can take
many forms, and in some cases the signs may not be clear right away. Children may be wearing dirty clothes, or wearing summer clothes in the middle
of winter. Other signs could be that the child is hungry all the time and as a result hoards foods, and steals. Children suffering from neglect may also
have poor hygiene, or other medical issues. Parents of these children may not have the community help necessary in order to raise a child correctly.
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Child Abuse And Neglect
Child abuse can be a very touchy subject. Some say parents do it because they want their child to listen and follow their rules. Others say that they
would never hurt a person because it can cause physical and mental problems that could last a lifetime. With this debate you will see the critics and
supporters side of what they think about abuse and what it can do. Most parents who abuse their child don't realize that its abuse. They believe it's a
different form of discipline that is working to get their child to follow the rules they have set. Child Abuse supporters and critics have their reasons
why they agree and disagree with it and what it can do later in their child's life.
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Reason number one supporters give is, some think it helps your child to understand your rules and by showing them what will happen if it is done.
In the article by "Corporal Punishments" it states that "parents have every right to discipline their child that way, since it is perhaps the best way to
teach children the difference between right and wrong." Pain is probably the most effective form of discipline." This evidence suggests that you have
every right to do this to your child since it is your form of discipline that works for you. Another reason supporters give is that, parents believe that this
help to get your child to listen to you. For example, the article by "Corporal Punishments" it states "as long as parents themselves have the right to
discipline their children physically a home, schools should be allowed to continue using corporal punishments as well." This passage suggests that by
having your child's teacher hit or threaten the child it will get them to get their work done and not disrespect the rules. Another reason supporters use is,
by hitting and saying things, they'll become scared of you and won't do anything they aren't supposed to do. Evidence from the article by "Corporal
Punishments" it states "For a child to develop soundly, it is important to maintain the same punishments in both locations. If not, the child might get
confused about what he or she can get
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Child Abuse and Neglect
Running Head: CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
The Causes of Child Abuse and Neglect and the Long Term Effects on Human Development from Infancy to Adulthood
Sheila Y. Boone
Liberty University
December 10, 2008
Abstract
Child abuse and neglect is a prevalent issue in the United States. Every year approximately one million infants, children and adolescents are victims of
child abuse and neglect. Research has linked childhood experiences of abuse and neglect with some serious life–long developmental, social, emotional
and other significant problems. This paper will address risk factors that are associated with abuse and neglect, who is at risk for being abused, as well
as some traits of the abuser. This paper will incorporate child ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
Teen mothers especially, are less focused on teaching adjustment and socialization skills to their children because they are dealing with high levels of
stress or do not possess mature social–emotional skills themselves. Neglected children may learn that to receive attention from the neglectful parent
and have their basic needs met, it is normal for them to act out. Abused children are also more likely to have mental health concerns and educational
problems, during school age years into the teen years. Adults that were abused or neglected as children, may experience problems such as
difficulties obtaining and keeping a job, difficulty with intimate relationships and public health concerns. "Neglected children face a multitude of
risk factors known to impair normal development, such as poverty, serious care giving deficits, parental psychopathology, substance abuse,
homelessness, family breakup and poor prenatal and postnatal care." (Hildyard & Wolfe, 2002) Infancy through preschool age is a very important
part of a child's life. This is the period of a child's life when development is crucial. "Parenting during the first months of life is believed to be crucial
to cognitive, social and emotional development. Infants who are well cared for by warm, supportive caretakers are more
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Elder Abuse And Neglect
Elder mistreatment is also called elder abuse. This could entail a single or repeated act of refusing to do something by a caregiver. Every year,
hundreds of thousands of our elders are abused, neglected, and exploited. Elder abuse and neglect is more common than we think it is. Elder abuse
includes intentional, unintentional and neglectful acts by family members, care givers and even close friends. Elder abuse includes physical abuse,
negligence, financial exploitation, physiological abuse, and deprivation of basic necessities, isolation from friends and family and even withholding
medication. Like many other forms of abuse, this type of abuse becomes a family secret. Sadly 1 out of every 10 elders are abused or neglected. We
must become
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Child Neglect Papers
Tierney Phillips
29 Sept. 2016
AJS258 #24836
Summary #3
Child Abuse & Neglect
Child abuse can be defined as any act or failure to act by a parent or caregiver that results in actual or potential harm of the child. Child abuse can also
be known as child maltreatment, which is the general term that is used to describe all forms of child abuse and neglect. Child neglect consists of the
failure of the caretaker of the child to properly provide adequate emotional and physical care for the child. Child abuse or child maltreatment usually
occurs because of immaturity, unrealistic expectations made by the parents or caregiver, stress in the household, substance abuse, intergenerational
patterns of abuse by family members, and the isolation ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
Child neglect was shown through a case in which a mother in Dallas, Texas was charged with the neglect of her 9 year old child who died from
complications of diabetes after the mother failed to help her manage her disease. This shows child neglect because the mother of the nine year old
child failed to come to the aid of her daughter, and left her unattended with her medical problems. A mother in North Central Texas had her three
children taken away from her because she had a case of Munchausen syndrome by proxy, which is a form of both emotional and physical abuse
towards the child or children. Munchausen syndrome is a form of medical neglect in which a parent or guardian fabricates or induces illness in a
child. An example of physical abuse was a mother in Fall River Massachusetts who was charged with burning her four year old daughter with a
curling iron, which resulted in immediate skin graft surgery. The most common form of child abuse shown throughout the website seemed to be
physical. 8 out of the 10 stories on the website were listed as physical abuse. Throughout my research, I was reminded of a majority of the material
that we went over in class. These stories relate so much to victimology because all these children are victims of abuse and neglect just like any other
kind of victim, child or adult. Many cases of child abuse go unreported, but that should not stop people from trying to make a difference or save a
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Child Neglect Essay
Many people in society do not think child abuse is a serious problem. Many think it is not as bad as others make it out to be but they do not realize
this is a problem that in America every ten seconds a report on child abuse is being made. Children can be harmed and injured in numerous ways.
Children that are neglected and abused suffer many primarily short–term effects thereafter.
Child abuse is any mistreatment or neglect of a child that results in purposely inflicted harm or injury. Neglect is the most common form of child
abuse. Children can be left unattended without proper supervision or shelter, leaving the child at risk of danger or unprotected from harm. Neglect is
also when the child is left hungry or dirty. The child may not be receiving adequate clothing based on the weather. Or the adequate medical services the
child may need. Children who are abused and neglected do not get the love and attention they need.
Children that are neglected suffer short–term effects to their physical health. Most children that suffer from malnutrition due to neglect are usually
very young. Babies and young children depend on others such as their parents or care takers to get fed, as they do not have the resources or
knowledge on how to feed them selves. Nutritional neglect can lead to malnourishment. In some cases the neglect is not on purpose as some families
do not have enough recourses for food. An effect can be "faltering weight or growth and not reaching developmental
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Abuse And Neglect
Child Abuse and Neglect: Implications for Speech, Language, and Communication Development
Child maltreatment is a prominent issue in the United States. It is comprised of four fundamental categories: physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, and
emotional abuse and neglect. The federal government has a basic definition of child maltreatment which includes minimal criteria stating that child
abuse and neglect is "any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm,
sexual abuse or exploitation; or an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm (Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act,
2010)." The definition issued by the federal government ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
The longer the duration or increased severity of abuse and neglect determines consequences on the child's developing neurocognitive and psychological
systems (Nelson, 2010, p. 199). The Fourth National Incidence Study of Abuse and Neglect, when compared to previous year's data, reports that child
maltreatment has generally declined. In addition, it was reported that child maltreatment was evident in 1.25 million children with neglect (61%) being
more prominent than abuse (44%). Child maltreatment rates were more prevalent in the following: African Americans than Caucasians and Hispanics,
children who have an unemployed parent, children who live in a low socioeconomic household, children whose parents have a live–in partner
(unmarried), children who live in a larger family household, and children who live in rural areas (Sedlak, 2010, pp.
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Child Abuse And Neglect
People are appalled when they hear about a child who died at the hands of their parents, yet they turn a blind eye to the signs leading up to their death.
In today's society there are currently quite a few flaws with how the safety and protection of children is handled. For far too many children, their
physical abuse goes unreported due to factors such as wanting to avoid getting involved, while emotional abuse goes unnoticed. Studies show that
currently three times as many children are abused than are reported to CPS agencies ("Child Abuse and Neglect Statistics"). CPS stands for child
protective services and is an American organization responsible for investigating the abuse of minors, but they are unable to investigate when abuse is
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There are those who believe that screening is an invasion of privacy and that it is not the government's job to decide how they can parent their
children. Realistically though screening procedures keep every child as safe as possible and as long as the parents are not harming their child,
they do not have anything to fear and the tests will not affect them. Another argument is that abusive parents will either keep the child out of
school on the day of testing or will opt the child out of it. While opting out of testing is an option for parents, that in itself, would be a red flag for
school officials and they would know to investigate further. Also, since it is a mandatory test, children cannot avoid it by being absent because
there are multiple make up days to insure every child get evaluated. Those who oppose the screenings also say that the results would lead to false
reports because there are mental illnesses that present in a way that is similar to the effects of child abuse. While part of that is true, child abuse will
not be reported based solely off these screenings. If a child answers the screening questions in a way that is indicative of abuse, then an investigation
will begin into why they answered that way. If the screening program is run effectively, then the majority of the opposition's claims would be resolved
and they would no longer have reason to
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Child Neglect Essay
Child neglect is the most common form of child maltreatment in the U.S. The Neglect Data System (NCANDS) for short, recorded approximately
899,000 children in the U.S were victims of abuse and neglect in 2005. Neglect is a type of abuse that is failure by the guardian to provide necessities
such as food, clothes, love, and time with the child. Not giving anything that a normal parent would provide to their child. Signs of child neglect are
poor hygiene, poor weight gain, poor medical care or frequent absences from school. There are many types of abuse; neglect is just one of them. Here
below are the different types of child abuse.
Medical neglect is the failure to provide health care for a child. This can be due to neglect of the unwanting the child or lack of money.Parents may
refuse medical care for their children for reasons like religious beliefs, fear or anxiety about medical condition or treatment, or financial issues. Child
protective services will try their best to get the child checked up on. Also when a parent ignores medical recommendations for a child with a treatable
diseases or disabilities, resulting in frequent hospitalizations. Even ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
Whipping, hitting, slapping, any type of aggression on the child is causing harm which means it is abuse. Many countries determine physical abuse as
when a kid has a serious injury, injures such as death, bruises, scratches, burns, and broken bones. Any type of rough treatment is abuse.
Psychologist Alice Miller noted for her books "on child abuse, took the view that humiliations, spankings and beatings, and slaps in the face are all
forms of abuse, because they injure the `integrity and dignity of a child, even if their consequences are not visible right away" (Gooden). Why would
you want to do this to a child. You want to teach your child how to be succesful in life. The kid cannot be succesful if you harm or make his or her life
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Child Neglect And Children Neglect Essay
Most of society is confused what child neglect is, there are many myths that gets society to believe that child neglect is only happens in bad or lower
class families and that child neglect only consist of physical abuse. The problem with this is that child neglect "is more than bruises and broken bones."
(Smith/Segal ,1) Child neglect is known as a type of child abuse; that fails to meet the child 's basic needs, including health care, supervision, clothing,
nutrition, housing and also physical, emotional, social, educational and safety needs.
Intentional Neglect is when a parent or guardian fails to provide the life necessities to a child whom they are responsible for. Child neglect is an
extremely large topic so not every type of neglect will be discussed. A few of the major child neglect problems that society has is physical, sexual,
emotional and health neglect. Most people in the world do not understand how bad each of these types of neglect happen in our society. Just because
this problem is not broadcasted every night like a burglary is does not mean it is not happening, "more than 700,000 children are abused in the U.S.
annually" (NCA, 1). This number is going to continue to rise each year if people are not educated/informed on what child neglect is and how common
it is.
The first main type of neglect is physical abuse; this can be anywhere from shaking a child to beating a child. Child abuse is physically hurting a child
whether the child is injured,
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Victims Of Child Neglect
"More children suffer from neglect in the United States than from physical and sexual abuse combined.The US Department of Health and Human
Services found that in 2007 there were 794,000 victims of child maltreatment in the US, of those victims 59% were victims of neglect." (Psychology
Today, 2016). Childneglect not only affects the child, but all of society. Together as a community we have to do what we can to stop child neglect
because, in the long run, it will save us all money and heartache. Child neglect has numerous effects on the abused child, some of which can be fatal to
themselves or to the people around them. Additionally Child neglect cases cost America Billions per year.
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Together as a community we have to do what we can to stop child neglect because, in the long run, it will save us all money and heartache. The
things we do when a child is small might seem little or overlooked, but the neglected child will thank you, the case might not turn out in favor of the
child, but he or she will know that at least one person cared about them. In the long run the victim will probably have mental problems, thus causing
stress for the people who love them and stress for families that the victim might effect through drug, alcohol, or mental problems. But again if we can
stop the child neglect when the child is young we, together, can make a difference and help to put a stop to child
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Child Abuse And Neglect
Nearly five children die daily from child maltreatment in America ("Child Help"). This number has only grown since the start of the century, and will
keep growing if something is not done about this issue. Child abuse has many causes, including: alcoholism, poverty, unemployment. Effects of child
maltreatment include depression, injury, and even death ("Child Help"). Child abuse is harmful towards children on numerous levels, and there needs
to be more people aware of this issue. First off, Child Help defines child abuse as, "Child abuse is when a parent or caregiver, whether through action
or failing to act, causes injury, death, emotional harm or risk of serious harm to a child" ("Child Help"). There are many forms of child maltreatment ...
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With depression carrying on into adulthood, abused people may feel that substances are the only way to escape. Two–thirds of people in treatment for
substance abuse reported to be maltreated as a child. Alcoholism also falls under the category of both a cause and effect. Depression, an effect, and
alcoholism are very connected; nearly one–third of people with depression have a dependence on alcohol. Alcohol has multiple abilities, including
relieving anxiety and working as a depressant. Although it can sooth the pain, alcohol can easily become an addiction, creating a dependence on the
substance ("Alcohol Use").
Child abuse is a very serious problem and needs to be solved as quickly as possible. There are multiple solutions to prevent child maltreatment.
First off, more people need to be aware of the issue. This can be down with fundraiser events such as marathons and bake sales. People also need to be
able to spot an abuse victim if they see one ("Child Help"). There are also hotlines that can give support, tips, and being able to talk to a
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Animal Abuse Neglect

  • 1. Animal Abuse Neglect "Sadly animal abuse and neglect is a continuing problem in Connecticut as it is nationwide" ("Animal Abuse and Neglect" 1). Animals are abused and neglected every day. Having an animal and being able to take care of it are big responsibilities. Animals do not deserve to be kicked or hit. When abusing an animal think of yourself, would you like to be abused? Of course not. Nobody, including animals would like to abused or neglected. Animals cannot tell someone how they feel or what they need and rely on us to determine what their needs are. Animals need just as much as we do. "Inability to provide even minimal standards of nutrition, sanitation, shelter, and veterinary care, with this neglect often resulting in starvation, illness, and death" ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... There could be stricter laws against committing this crime. After abusing or neglecting an animal, a person should have to take classes. These classes can include on how to care, and what an animal needs. A person can also have to do community service, jail time, and pay fines. All of those would depend on the severity. If the crime committed is not severe, they should be able to keep the animal. Only if these people take the classes, and have random house checks. These checks would include seeing where the animal living conditions, if they look healthy, and that all their vet checks are up to date. "Animal Protection Laws of the United States of America and Canada is the top resource for lawyers, law professors, law students, legislators, other legal professionals, and anyone who wants the most comprehensive animal protection laws collection of its kind available" ("Animal Protection Laws" ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 2. Effects Of Abuse And Neglect Emotional and Mental Effects of Abuse and Neglect on Children When it comes to abuse and neglect, many people think about the physical abuse and neglect of a child. However, that may not be the only case. Emotional and mental abuse and neglect are detrimental to children in the future. When a child experiences emotional abuse and emotional neglect, this can lead to psychological distress later on in life. Emotional and mental abuse is defined as a form of abuse by a person who is exposing another behavior which may result in psychological trauma. This affects the child negatively in the long–run and can lead to anxiety, depression, and/or post–traumatic stress disorder. Emotional and mental neglect is when the caregiver fails to provide emotional ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... However, according to the article by Wright, Crawford, and Castillo (2009), the emotional neglect that a child may experience "might be more strongly linked to later dissociative symptoms" (p. 62). When a child experiences emotional neglect, Wright, Crawford, and Castillo (2009) state that there is "some evidence of how shame and other overwhelming feelings associated with an abusive childhood may lead to dissociative tendencies in adulthood" (p. 65). When a child is emotionally neglected, it means that his/her emotional needs are not met. Due to this, the child may experience behavioral issues, moodiness, anxiety and/or depression. In class when we talked about the statistics of child abuse, it was stated that 73.8% of children reported were neglected. This is the most common type of emotional and mental abuse that has been reported thus far. When it comes to the science of neglect, still–face experiments can be performed to see how neglect affects a child. When a caregiver does not respond to their child, this causes the child to get stressed. The brain is built to get a response from someone, namely the caregiver. This is known as brain architecture. When a child is not responded to, this is what leads to neglect. The more a parent does not respond to their child, the more toxic stress the child will experience. This consistent stress is detrimental to the child's well–being. If the neglect ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 3. Child Abuse and Neglect The topic of child abuse is one of the hardest topics to write about. It is imperative to have a profound understanding of this topic and its consequences specially when working in the field of human services. Professionally and personally, I have encountered situations where child abuse is present. This reality has touched my life in many ways and these experiences continue shaping me as a human being and as social service provider. I will try to cover in this paper the subject of child abuse, its definitions, and the scope of the problem and the proper prevention of it. First it all it would be important to define some terms related to child abuse. It is imperative to have a common understanding of the many terms related ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... It also is believed that emotional neglect has surpassing consequences and effects of the one physical abuse may cause. Inadequate nurturing or affection, exposure to domestic violence and permission of drug abuse and isolation are the most predominant. Lastly is educational neglect which may include encouraged chronic truancy, failure to register a child or to home school or failure to enroll to special education programs. (DiPanfiles, 2006) On the other hand abuse is more related to the use of power with the intention of maltreatment both physically and physiologically. According to the Coordinated Response to Child Abuse and Neglect: The Foundation for Practice, "child abuse is any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker that results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse, or exploitation" as mentioned on the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA). Abuse has two main types, physical and sexual abuse. According to Goldman, Salus, Wolcott, and Kennedy (2003) physical abuse is mostly recognized by physical injury, contusions and fractures. Whereas is by hitting, punching, biting, shaking, slapping, burning and other. Sexual abuse is usually sexual acts and behavior involving children. Sexual abuse includes touching and non–touching offenses and the most commonly reported is incest. There also has been an influx of sexual abuse by ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 4. Child Abuse And Neglect Major forms of child abuse and their effects on the victim can be, physical, emotional, sexual, and neglect abuse. Physical abuse, also known as the main abuse for the victim, is defined as the use of physical force that may result in bodily injury, phy pain, or impairment. Physical abuse may include but is not limited to such acts of violence as striking (with or without an object), hitting, pushing, shoving, slapping, kicking, pinching, and burning to the child. The article, "Effects of Child Abuse and Neglect (2016)" by an unknown author, believes that the physical abuse on the child is always obvious. However, there are times when the abuser is careful not to leave marks or injuries that are visible that the abuser is not caught. The unknown ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The unknown author has stated all kinds of sexual things that can happen to the child, especially to children up to the age twelve. Fail to care for a child can be miserable for many people. Neglect abuse refers to the failure by a parent or caregiver to provide a child in a position to do so with the conditions that are culturally accepted in a society as for their physical and emotional development and wellbeing. Unknown author talks about the neglects in states. This quote demonstrates that many states around the world have many victims of abuse. It has said that approximately 25 States, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands include failure to educate the child as required by law in their definition of neglect. The States that define "failure to educate" as do to a failure in other states include Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, and Wyoming. In addition, four states had discussed medical neglect as the nutrition from disabled victims with life–threatening ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 5. Neglect Of A Child Essay Child Abuse and Neglect To start off on the same page, there need to be clarity as to what the South Carolina Department of Social Services defines as abuse and neglect. Child abuse and neglect presents in various forms such as; Sexual abuse– Sexual abuse of a child includes adults engaging in sexual acts with children or involving children in pornography or prostitution. Physical abuse– Physical abuse of a child includes non–accidental injuries, burns, bruises, broken bones or cuts, as well as excessive corporal punishment. Neglect– Neglect of a child includes not providing the child with necessary food, clothing, shelter, education, health care or supervision appropriate to the child's age and development. Medical Abuse– is defined as a parent's failure ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Caring for the future). The problem of child abuse and neglect not only affects children and their families, it also affects society as a whole. According to Skeen and Tomlinson, 2013, "violence against children is prevalent across the globe". It is estimated that 875,000 children are killed by violence and injury worldwide every year (Skeen and Tomlinson, 2013). Child abuse and neglect not only effects the child victims, it effects the family and society as a whole. "On an individual level, the negative impact extends beyond immediate physical and mental health, and may impact the well–being and development" of the child into adulthood" (World Health Organization, 2006). Children who are abused often have to received medical care and the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 6. Neglect Or Abuse The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), is a state–run agency that provides counseling, rehabilitation or placement services for neglected or abused children. A child welfare service social worker major obligation is to protect children from neglect, situations of abuse, and other forms of maltreatment, referring children and families to other services if necessary, providing counseling and support services to children, and parents, and placing children in foster care. The workers' main focuses on ensuring the social, physical, psychological and emotional well–being of the children served. This is done by investigating allegation of neglect or abuse, do home visits, and providing assessments to determine whether a guardian or ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 7. Child Welfare Neglect According to an Associated Press investigation, in nearly half the states, cases take years to come to completion as agencies repeatedly fail to investigate abuse reports in a timely fashion, find permanent homes for children, or even keep track of those children under their care and custody(Thoma, 2005). Also Child Welfare departments are rarely forthcoming with information about the actual extent of harm that comes to children in their care. There are many reasons for that one one of them is because they really don't care and they probably don't want to do all the paperwork and go through the process of trying to find another home. It's simply too risky for bureaucrats to admit that their agency may not be "doing good." The erosion of ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 8. Abuse And Neglect "Childhood should be carefree, playing in the sun; not living a nightmare in the darkness of the soul." (Dave Pelzer, A Child Called "It") In this paper, I will be discussing what child abuse means and how it can cause problems throughout their adolescent and adult years. Childhood abuse and neglect can cause psychological problems, health problems, and can create difficulties in socializing with others that can cause problems during their adolescent years. What is Child Abuse and Neglect According to the article, What is child abuse and neglect? Recognizing the signs" Child abuse is defined as "Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation; ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Victims of child abuse can leave a negative mark on a child that can lead to psychological problems and health problems, as well as difficulty in socializing with their peers.These issues can follow them throughout their adolescent and adult years. An article printed by The American Society for the Positive Care of Children stated that the country with the highest child abuse rate is the United States of America. It was reported that an average of five children a day died from child abuse and neglect. The president of EMC (Every Child Matters Fund) Michael Petit, said, "Over the past 10 years, more than 20,000 American children are believed to have been killed in their own homes by family members. That is nearly four times the number of US soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan." Child abuse and neglect can have a lasting impact on the brain which can cause the child to have mental delays and difficulty with sleeping among other serious ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 9. The Effects Of Neglect On Children Children have seen many things done in their presence, some impacted them positively, for example, love and compassion. While some impacted them negatively, for example, a violent misconduct. Some children had experience neglect and abuse of all kind from grown–ups that they are related to, or even a friend of their family. Some have been abuse by individual that they have never seen in their life until the day the person mistreated them. However, most of the times children are hurt by adults and they do not tell anyone because of fear or shame. This can cause the child to shut down and have emotional, psychological as well as behavioral issues. Therefore, it is always good for the child if they tell someone trustworthy and they get professional help as well as the individual that committed the crime is being punished (Child Advocacy Center, 2017). This is where the Forensic Interviewer come in.... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... They also interviews children that has seen the happening of a violent crime. Furthermore, the Forensic Interviewer, interviews children so that they can get the necessary information that they need to ensure that the child is living in a safe and healthy environment, to get the child any medical or psychological care if it is needed, and finally to get information about a crime that was committed and witnessed by the child. Moreover, the interviews are usually done at the Child Advocacy Center (CAC). Nevertheless, some cases cause for multiple interviews, this is commonly called the extended interview. The extended interviews are ordinarily conducted with children that are special needs or with children who are traumatized or scared (Child Advocacy Center, ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 10. Early Child Neglect The researchers investigated the theory of exposure to early childhood abuse or neglect leads to damaging effects on the victim's brain development, and neurobiological alterations (Nikulina and Widom, 2013, p. 417). Stress and early trauma on cortical development is hypothesized to cause academic and cognitive limitations concerning situations of maltreatment, in addition to insufficiencies in nonverbal reasoning and executive functioning in middle adulthood (Nikulina and Widom, 2013, p. 417). This study examines if child neglect and abuse foresees development of nonverbal reasoning ability and executive functioning in middle adulthood, in addition it hypothesizes if PTSD (Post Traumatic stress Disorder) adds to the likelihood of the development ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... On the Matrix Testphysical abuse, neglect, and maltreatment contributed in low scores (Nikulina and Widom, 2013, p. 421). These results display that neither physical nor sexual abuse led to low achievement on the Matrix reasoning test, child maltreatment didn't estimate scores on the Trail Making Test–Part A (Nikulina and Widom, 2013, p. 423). These results showed only maltreatment and neglect can lead to the development of deficiencies in middle adulthood. This implies the fact demographic circumstances, depression, alcohol intake, or IQ had an effect on the scores (Nikulina and Widom, 2013, p. ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 11. Elder Abuse Neglect Elder Abuse is often a silent crime that involves the mistreatment or exploitation of an elderly person. This is a very important issue for the State of Florida to be concerned with since the state is very popular for retirement age people due to good weather and low taxes . As the elderly population grows in the Sunshine State, so does this incident rate for elder abuse cases. Elder abuse can manifest itself in many ways such as physical abuse, hitting, beating, pushing or really anything that will hurt or harm a person. Mental abuse such as, verbal attacks, isolation from other loved ones, threats to their well being. Financial abuse such as, spending funds without permission or having them sign their assets over without full comprehension ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 12. Meaning Of Neglect The meaning of neglect is a pattern of not being able to provide basic needs.As shown in the chart above neglect is the most common type of child abuse. Neglect is almost three times more common than physical and sexual abuse combined. This category is broken up into three groups: Physical neglect, education neglect, and emotional neglect. Physical Neglect Failure to provide food, clothing appropriate for the weather, supervision, a home that is hygienic and safe, and/or medical care, as needed. Educational Neglect Failure to enroll a school–age child in school or to provide necessary special education. This includes allowing excessive absences from school. Emotional Neglect Failure to provide emotional support, love, and affection. This includes ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... You may feel like you're more devoted to your partner than your partner is to you, have low self–esteem, and show a high level of emotional dysregulation (mood swings). Not only does trauma impact us within our adult relationships, but it also affects our partners. As a marriage and family therapist in Los Angeles, I see the impact an unhealthy attachment style has on significant others all the time. When you have an unhealthy attachment style, you may have a hard time recognizing your partner's emotions or responding appropriately to his or her feelings. You may feel uncomfortable when your partner shows anger or sadness and not know how to react. And you may pull away, or grab on too tightly, thus harming both your relationship and the person you love. Psychological/emotional ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 13. Child Discrimlect And Neglect Throughout the world many children are vulnerable to some form of neglect, which unfortunately can result in what is known as "neglect trauma". Traumas are said to be the emotional, physiological, or psychological response to a terrible event according to the American Psychological Association. Researchers have dedicated their efforts to understand trauma, to become aware of the different types of traumas that exist and to also understand the possible effects that traumas have on children according to their age groups, level of exposure and understanding towards the trauma. But, unfortunately studies have not yet directly proven or identify definite causes of child neglect. Child neglect is a very common form of child abuse globally and ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... According to Levinson (1981), the presence or existence of different forms of family violence in a home that may not directly involve a child, are too related to the abuse of the child in ways such as emotionally or psychologically. It is understood that the concerns of child neglect are not always priorities of some countries as many tend to overlook the fact that child neglect is real, that it is possible, that it is present among the children of their country. Countries have the tendency to define child abuse and neglect based on local definitions, traditions, cultures, politics and priorities. If forms of child abuse and neglect go unheard of or unrecognized by a society, the need for providing a valid definition of child maltreatment, or conducting necessary research based on the topic would not come into effect or taken into account. The National Incidence Study of Child abuse and Neglect, pointed out that a large number of children who experience emotional and physical abuse are usually those of the black population, when in comparison to the White population in ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 14. Child Neglect Effects Child Neglect: it's Negative Impact on Development Neglect and abuse are extremely detrimental to the early stages of development for any child. Essentially, most parents do not realize the types of neglect they can impose on their children. A child's invalidating experiences can have profound effects in their adulthood. Informing parents and preventing child abuse through programs and guidance can help millions of children around the world escape neglect and multiple types of abuse. Children can endure many different types of neglect throughout their childhood. A report by International Journal of Arts and Humanities details the issues of child neglect and its types that exist in many countries such as Pakistan (Soomro et.al). For example, ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The publication presents the importance of these programs stating, "Several home visiting models produced some benefits in parenting or in the prevention of child abuse and neglect on at least some measures" (Michael). 3 year old Jessica Ortega, previously a non–verbal toddler is routinely visited by change agent, Adriana Ramos Bock. After regulating visitations were established, Jessica learned and speaks fluent Spanish, and is continuing to develop significantly with excessive amounts of charisma (Michael). With the guidance of Ramos Bock from the Parents to Teachers program (PAT), Jessica's mother, Guadalupe is guided in helping her daughter advance in good health (Michael). In addition to PAT, many other organizations such as Healthy Families America (HFA) and Parent–Child Home program (PCHP) exist. These programs are designed to mentor low income families, single parents, substance dependents or victims of maltreatment in North America (Michael). As a result, these non–profit institutions teach parents proper techniques to raise their children, which effectively decreases abuse rates around the globe ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 15. Abuse And Neglect The world has been paying closer attention to child abuse. The increasing access to information has been a significant tool to bring awareness to the cause, as shown by the former Miss America in the video. Despite popular belief, child abuse is not solely linked to sexual abuse or corporal punishment. The issue is also not exclusive of underdeveloped societies. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in the United States, "nearly 680,000 children were reported by states to be victims of abuse or neglect."Neglect is the most common form of child abuse, that is, "the caregiver's failure to provide adequate attention and supervision, food and nutrition, hygiene, medical care, and a safe and clean living environment" (Mooney ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 16. Child Neglect Essay Child Neglect This quarter at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, I am taking a class called “Family Violence.â€? In this class, one of the most disturbing types of abuse that I have learned about is the neglect of children. Hard to detect and even harder to prove, it is the most common form of family violence between senior citizens who live with their families. In 1998 there were an estimated 903,000 victims of child maltreatment, and more than half (53 percent) suffered from neglect. In an independent study, the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse estimated that 3,140,000 children were reported for all types of maltreatment in 1994, and child neglect accounted for approximately 45% of reported cases and 49% of ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Professionals have defined four types of neglect, being physical, emotional, educational, and medical neglect.  Physical neglect accounts for the majority of cases of maltreatment. It is estimated that 8 of every 1,000 children experience physical neglect. The definition includes the refusal of or extreme delay in seeking necessary health care, child abandonment, inadequate supervision, rejection of a child Page 2 Nelson, Sean  leading to expulsion from the home, and failing to adequately provide for the child’s safety and physical and emotional needs. Physical neglect can severely impact a child’s development by causing failure to thrive; malnutrition; serious illnesses; physical harm in the form of cuts, bruises, and burns due to lack of supervision; and a lifetime of low self–esteem.  Educational neglect occurs when a child is allowed to engage in chronic truancy, is of mandatory school age, but not enrolled in school or receiving school training, and/or is not receiving needed special educational training. Educational neglect can lead to underachievement in acquiring necessary basic skills, dropping out of school, and/or continually disruptive behavior.  Emotional neglect includes such ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 17. Neglect: A Case Study Neglect is defined as when child doesn't receive the appropriate amount of clothing, food, medical car, hosing or protection needed to survive. Neglect is a psychological abuse that can be placed on children starting at a young age. It is a serious condition and has the possibility of having long–term effects on a child or adolescent. This condition is sometimes ignored by bystanders even though many children can and have died from neglect. There is plenty of light that still needs to be shined upon this topic in order to enlightening parents and bystanders. According the American Psychological Association, nearly 1,500 children die from neglect in some way, annually.Child abuse might cause psychological disorders and behavior problems ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... (2015). Effects of Early Adverse Risks on Middle Childhood Behavior Development, Adolescent Physical and Mental Health, and First Juvenile Arrest for Low–Income Youth (Doctoral dissertation, Auburn University). Naughton A, Maguire S, Mann M, et al. (2013). Emotional, Behavioral, and Developmental Features Indicative of Neglect or Emotional Abuse in Preschool Children: A Systematic Review. JAMA Pediatr. 167(8):769 –775. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2013.192. Stenberg, C. R., & Campos, J. J. (1990). The development of anger expressions in infancy. In N. L Stein, B. Leventhal, & T. Trabasso (Eds.), Psychological and biological approaches to emotion (pp. 247–282). Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 18. Child Neglect Research Paper Introduction Many scholars have stated that child neglect is the most common form of maltreatment. Neglect is less obvious than physical or sexual abuse, and it may take years for outsiders to ever notice that a child is a victim. Neglect has many faces, forms, and appearances. According to the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS), of the approximately 681,000 children in the United States who were victims of abuse and neglect in 2011, 78.5 percent (531,000 children) suffered from neglect alone, including medical neglect (USDHHS, 2011). In the US, there are many children who are experiencing neglect from their parents or caregivers, and often times it goes unreported. In this paper I will discuss what is child neglect, what the many causes of neglect are, the different types of neglect, long–term effects, and how to recognize the signs of neglect: physical and behavioral indicators. What is Child Neglect? Child neglect is "the negligent treatment or maltreatment of a child by a parent or by a caretaker under circumstances indicating harm or threatened harm to the child's health or welfare," (Wallace & Roberson, 2014). There are four main types of neglect:... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... There are also some factors that affect the consequences of child abuse and neglect. Individual outcomes vary widely and are affected by a combination of factors, including: the child's age and developmental status when the abuse or neglect occurred, the type of maltreatment (physical abuse, neglect, sexual abuse, etc.), the frequency, duration, and severity of the maltreatment, and the relationship between the child and the perpetrator (Floor, 2013). Child abuse and neglect can have a multitude of long–term effects on physical health. If a child is being neglected they might not have the essentials they need to survive so their physical health can be in jeopardy if they aren't being fed properly or ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 19. Child Neglect And Child Neglect rs working the night shift contribute to child neglect? Word count: How single mothers working the night shift contribute to child neglect? 1. What are the negative effects on children whose mothers work at nights? 2. Does working the night shift cause children to be neglected? 3. What are the effects of child neglect on single mothers? 4. What are the causes and consequences of child neglect on single mothers? Back ground Child Neglect Child abuse and neglect a worldwide phenomenon which seem to be an assuming epidemic. The various predisposing factors to abuse or neglect of children in developed and developing countries are considered (Oyemade, 1991). What is child neglect? A neglected child may be malnourished, always sick, or never at school. Neglect comes in different forms such as physical, educational, medical and emotional. It is an ongoing failure to meet a child's basic needs and it is the most common form of child abuse (Horwath, 2007). ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Neglect is identified by WHO (2016) as one of many forms of child maltreatment. Along with other forms of maltreatment, child neglect is defined as
  • 20. any action "which results in actual or potential harm to the child's health, survival, development or dignity (WHO, ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 21. Abuse, Malreatment And Neglect Many children are abused, maltreated and neglected. Many of these children are taken away from their parents and put into the foster care system where they have to depend on people and the government to take care of them. These children are sometimes abused, maltreated, neglected and some of them even die in the system. These children need to be advocated for and social workers are the one who steps in to make sure that they are taken care of the way that they should be. In this paper I am going to be discussing the abuse, maltreatment and neglect that these children go through and how social worker come in to help these children to make sure they are safe. When children are maltreated, it could alter the way of their thinking and how they ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Tufford, Bogo, & Asakura (2015) states "the domains of child maltreatment include both child abuse (wilful acts such as physical, sexual and emotional abuse which harm a child) and neglect (failure to provide for a child's basic needs) (Fontes, 2005)" (Tufford, Bogo, & Asakura 2015, p. 3). These areas will have a life–altering impact on a child's life and it might change how they view people and things around them. Tufford, Bogo, & Asakura (2015) states "neglect, as a form of child maltreatment, can take many forms such as failing to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter, supervision, medical care, emotional care or education" ((Tufford, Bogo, & Asakura 2015, p. 3). Neglect is also big issue just as Tufford, Bogo, & Asakura (2015) mentioned, not giving a sufficient amount of food, not providing them with emotional support or proper education or medical care could put a child in this category. Therefore, simply providing a child with their basic needs can solve the problem, although not everyone can afford this basic needs because of life's situations. Situation like poverty, lack of work, and others can cause this to happen. This is why Tufford, Bogo, & Asakura (2015) also states that "Child Neglect can often be confounded by poverty, inadequate housing and dangerous neighbourhoods as parents or caretakers have fewer resources to provide children with the care they need (Jonson–Reid, Drake, & Zhou, 2013)" ((Tufford, Bogo, & ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 22. Child Abuse and Neglect Child Abuse Child abuse and neglect is frightfully high. As a country this is unacceptable. We need to come up with better ways to fight this "disease" before we destroy our children, our future. An estimated 903,000 children across the country were victims of abuse or neglect in 2001, according to national data released by the Department of Health and Human Services. The statistics indicate that about 12.4 out of every 1,000 children were victims of abuse or neglect, a rate comparable to the previous year's victimization rate of 12.2 out of 1,000 children. "A nation as compassionate as ours should ensure that no child is a victim of abuse or neglect. The number of children that are being abused and neglected this country is an ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... This problem has, because of more resources and ability to come forward, gone down in the past few years. For the same reason in the mid – eighties and early nineties it was up. Before then few came forward, then it was encouraged and more did. In 1994, over 3 million (3,140,000) children were reported for child abuse and neglect to child protective service (CPS) agencies in the United States. This figure represents a 4.5% increase over the number of children reported in 1993. Experts attribute much of the recent increase in reporting to greater public awareness of and willingness to report child maltreatment, as well as changes in how states collected or defined a reportable act of maltreatment (Wiese & Daro, 1995). Currently, about 47 out of every 1,000 children are reported as victims of child maltreatment. Overall, child abuse reporting levels have increased 63% between 1985 and 1994. In 1994, 1,036,000 children were substantiated by CPS as victims of child maltreatment. This represents 16 out of every 1,000 U.S. children. According to the 1994 survey, physical abuse represented 21% of confirmed cases, sexual abuse 11%, neglect 49%, emotional maltreatment 3% and other forms of maltreatment 16%. These percentages have remained fairly stable since 1986 when approximately 27% of the children were reported for physical abuse, 16% for ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 23. Child Neglect Effect Child neglect is a form of abuse and is the most common maltreatment reported in Canada. Neglect has many detrimental effects. However, there are ways to recognize the signs as well as preventative measures and treatment options. Neglect and its effects Neglect happens when a parent or caregiver does not adhere to parental and care giving obligations, which includes the physical, emotional, and educational well being of their child. Poor nutrition effects physical and psychological development. If proper nutrients are not provided during growth periods this will affect physical growth. Stunted growth, chronic medical conditions, inadequate bone and muscle growth and neurological development are all affects of poor nutrition. Additionally, brain–processing problems make it difficult for children to understand social relationships, understand direction and understand academic tasks. Neglect is also linked to mental health problems such as, depression and anxiety. Studies found that children who reported a history of childhood neglect were three times more likely to suffer from depression than children who were not maltreated. In conclusion, neglect poses severe and life altering consequences and can even result in death. Recognizing the signs ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... All signs should consider the age, developmental stage, and history of the child and caregivers. There are various physical and behavioural signs of neglect; being left unsupervised, abandonment, poor growth, poor hygiene, low self esteem, absenteeism, poor social skills and living in an unsafe environment are just part of an exhaustive list of signs. An example of neglect is seen in a child who is malnourished and resorts to begging or stealing food. Dentists can also see signs of neglect. Tooth decay is a sure sign of neglect. Although, ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 24. Essay On Child Neglect I have learned many things about abuse, including neglect. Neglect is classified as abuse because of the damage it causes to the neglected child. For example, being left alone at home can very dangerous, especially for young children. There is also the threat of a child not being treated of illnesses that could prove permanently damaging, or even deadly. Also, if other forms of abuse are happening, a neglected child would be much less likely to speak up about it, preventing that from being stopped as well. Because of this, it is very important to be aware of the signs of neglect, and if you notice something is off, talk to the child, and if neglect is happening, talk to the parents to try and stop it, or if it continues, contact the police. A neglectful parent is likely to leave a child home alone often, which can be very dangerous for the child, especially during a child's younger years of life. If a young child is alone, and someone dangerous were to somehow get into the house, the child would be completely defenseless. Also, a child would have no one to feed them, and if they are left for too long can become very malnourished. A very young child is also prone to getting into things that they shouldn't, especially because a neglectful parent is not very likely to put away safely something harmful, such as knives or medicine, and young children are very likely to put everything into their mouths, which could create very dangerous situations if they find ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 25. Effects Of Neglect In Toddlers NEGLECT IN TODDLERS In 2011, there were 681,000 cases of child abuse and neglect (Effects of Child Abuse and Neglect, 2016). Of those cases, 1,570 were fatalities and 81% of those deaths were of children under 4 years of age (Effects of Child Abuse and Neglect, 2016). From this you can see the toddlers are at greatest risk. This paper will address the what neglect is, its effects, signs, and examples, as well as what we can do to help toddlers who have experienced neglect. Neglect is defined by the Children's Bureau as "any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation; or an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of harm" ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... One of the first things the Children's Bureau recommends is that you build a strong relationship with that child. It is also important to allow and encourage these children to share their feelings (Children's Bureau, 2013). As a supportive adult you need to follow through on promises, be consistent and patient with the child (Children's Bureau, 2013). Show the child you are there to support them and teach them healthy behaviors by modeling and having communication about good choices (Children's Bureau, 2013). It is also key that the child feels safe. The child will not trust you if they feel unsafe. This is why it is important that they are in a safe environment and are reassured they are in a safe environment. If they feel unsafe, find out why. There could be some underlying ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 26. Child Neglect Child neglect is a very touching subject that no one wishes to talk about, but it is a series topic nonetheless the child have suffered physically and or emotionally. the signs of abuse and neglect of a child are hidden from reality so it is hard to tell if a child is in need Children that are in these situations have a trouble interacting with others socially. According to the article "Child Abuse." by American Decades. Ed. Judith S. Baughman, Victor Bondi, Richard Layman. The article states "in 1984 a four–year–old Wisconsin boy, Joshua DeShaney, was beaten so severely by his father that the child became paralyzed and mentally retarded." the father was beating his own four–year old child. Also in the same article it stated "and on one ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Ed. Judith S. Baughman, Victor Bondi, Richard Layman. The article states; "charges were later dropped or trials ended in acquittals. By the end of the decade the issue of the safety of child–care centers was not resolved in the public mind. Dr. Richard Gardner, a well–known child psychiatrist associated with Columbia University," also in the same article: "Child Abuse." by American Decades. Ed. Judith S. Baughman, Victor Bondi, Richard Layman. The article states; Saturday–morning cartoon shows featured public service announcements warning children not to get into strangers' cars. At some schools children attended classes instructing them what to do if someone tried to fondle them sexually. This shows that the government is releasing information out to the world to aware parents. "Where there are concerns about a child's safety or well–being, most people find the decision to report these concerns a difficult one. They worry about overreacting or being wrong, and may question whether they have strong enough evidence, or if they have misread the signs of abuse or misunderstood a situation.("Be Curious and Act against Child Neglect." European Union News 9 Feb. 2017"). In the article "Child Abuse." by American Decades. Ed. Judith S. Baughman, Victor Bondi, Richard Layman. The article states; ." ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 27. Emotional Neglect Paper There is also emotional neglect of the child and its very irritating for them and it is very hurtful to the child's feeling. Ward (2010) stated that "emotional neglect is any attitude, behavior, or failure to act that interferes with a child's mental health or social development". As Gardner (2012) claimed that, by keeping the child feelings always under pressure, a parent is creating the fearing process by preventing the child need to interact with other and not showing the positive feelings to the child and blaming the child about every step done it is destroying the emotions and feelings of the child. As a result of emotional neglect for the child will totally works on destroying the attitude of the child in his home some noticeable actions will be easily visible as a ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... From the most effective solution for the child abuse problem is giving awareness but not with a direct way to the families to just create the idea and deliever it to them and let the choice for them by different options, by this way the families wont consider it as a controlling process from some organizations and different ways can be used to deliever the awareness whether through social medias or television or inpublic announcements and it will be effective because the advice will be delievered in a different ways that are suitable with many people's ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 28. Nursing Home Neglect Neglect in Nursing Homes According to the Webster dictionary neglect is defined as "to give little attention or respect to" (Webster). In the United States there is a major problem with neglect in our nursing homes. Everyday neglect occurs in a nursing home. Whether it be physical neglect or emotional neglect, there are several different causes. When neglect occurs it most often goes unreported for lack of knowledge as to what neglect is actually considered. When residents are treated poorly them and their family members pay the price. One of the major causes of neglect in a nursing home is the lack of staff required to be there. According to the legislator for the state there is only required to be five staff members at the nursing home... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... These people seem few and far between but there is always one in the bunch. With this cause it is hard to fix or change. For the most part you can never tell that nurse is just flat out being rude and not checking on her patients. "Virtually all of the hands–on care provided to nursing home residents is performed by nurse aides who generally are minimum wage employees who receive few, if any, job benefits beyond workers' compensation, which sometimes is provided." (Bragg p. 2). This statement describes the hard work that the nurse aides have to do on a daily basis. He also goes on to talk about the turn over rate of nurse aides. "The turnover rate among nurse aides is very high across the state. In 1991, the Texas Department of Health (TDH) reported that the average annual turnover rate among nurse aides ranged from 133% to 240% in the states eight Public Health Regions." (Bragg p.2) The effects of a nurse not caring can cause physical and emotional problems for the residents. This occurs because the person they have put their trust in to take care of them doesn't care. In these situations is can cause the residents to become angry, upset, and even depressed. When elderly residents become stressed about not being taken care of this effects their health. Stress depresses the immune system and causes them to become more sick and can cause them to be placed in a hospital. Being placed in a hospital causes them to owe more money and this can put emotional strain on them and their ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 29. Neglect And Emotional Abuse I would strongly advise against the measure to remove neglect and emotional abuse from the definition of maltreatment in Oregon. It is important to note that neglect is the most reported and substantiated type of maltreatment, with 771,000 children reportedly suffering from abuse. Neglect can take many forms, and in some cases the signs may not be clear right away. Children may be wearing dirty clothes, or wearing summer clothes in the middle of winter. Other signs could be that the child is hungry all the time and as a result hoards foods, and steals. Children suffering from neglect may also have poor hygiene, or other medical issues. Parents of these children may not have the community help necessary in order to raise a child correctly. ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 30. Child Abuse And Neglect Child abuse can be a very touchy subject. Some say parents do it because they want their child to listen and follow their rules. Others say that they would never hurt a person because it can cause physical and mental problems that could last a lifetime. With this debate you will see the critics and supporters side of what they think about abuse and what it can do. Most parents who abuse their child don't realize that its abuse. They believe it's a different form of discipline that is working to get their child to follow the rules they have set. Child Abuse supporters and critics have their reasons why they agree and disagree with it and what it can do later in their child's life. The history and background of child abuse has been going ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Reason number one supporters give is, some think it helps your child to understand your rules and by showing them what will happen if it is done. In the article by "Corporal Punishments" it states that "parents have every right to discipline their child that way, since it is perhaps the best way to teach children the difference between right and wrong." Pain is probably the most effective form of discipline." This evidence suggests that you have every right to do this to your child since it is your form of discipline that works for you. Another reason supporters give is that, parents believe that this help to get your child to listen to you. For example, the article by "Corporal Punishments" it states "as long as parents themselves have the right to discipline their children physically a home, schools should be allowed to continue using corporal punishments as well." This passage suggests that by having your child's teacher hit or threaten the child it will get them to get their work done and not disrespect the rules. Another reason supporters use is, by hitting and saying things, they'll become scared of you and won't do anything they aren't supposed to do. Evidence from the article by "Corporal Punishments" it states "For a child to develop soundly, it is important to maintain the same punishments in both locations. If not, the child might get confused about what he or she can get ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 31. Child Abuse and Neglect Running Head: CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT The Causes of Child Abuse and Neglect and the Long Term Effects on Human Development from Infancy to Adulthood Sheila Y. Boone Liberty University December 10, 2008 Abstract Child abuse and neglect is a prevalent issue in the United States. Every year approximately one million infants, children and adolescents are victims of child abuse and neglect. Research has linked childhood experiences of abuse and neglect with some serious life–long developmental, social, emotional and other significant problems. This paper will address risk factors that are associated with abuse and neglect, who is at risk for being abused, as well as some traits of the abuser. This paper will incorporate child ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Teen mothers especially, are less focused on teaching adjustment and socialization skills to their children because they are dealing with high levels of stress or do not possess mature social–emotional skills themselves. Neglected children may learn that to receive attention from the neglectful parent and have their basic needs met, it is normal for them to act out. Abused children are also more likely to have mental health concerns and educational problems, during school age years into the teen years. Adults that were abused or neglected as children, may experience problems such as difficulties obtaining and keeping a job, difficulty with intimate relationships and public health concerns. "Neglected children face a multitude of risk factors known to impair normal development, such as poverty, serious care giving deficits, parental psychopathology, substance abuse, homelessness, family breakup and poor prenatal and postnatal care." (Hildyard & Wolfe, 2002) Infancy through preschool age is a very important part of a child's life. This is the period of a child's life when development is crucial. "Parenting during the first months of life is believed to be crucial to cognitive, social and emotional development. Infants who are well cared for by warm, supportive caretakers are more ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 32. Elder Abuse And Neglect Elder mistreatment is also called elder abuse. This could entail a single or repeated act of refusing to do something by a caregiver. Every year, hundreds of thousands of our elders are abused, neglected, and exploited. Elder abuse and neglect is more common than we think it is. Elder abuse includes intentional, unintentional and neglectful acts by family members, care givers and even close friends. Elder abuse includes physical abuse, negligence, financial exploitation, physiological abuse, and deprivation of basic necessities, isolation from friends and family and even withholding medication. Like many other forms of abuse, this type of abuse becomes a family secret. Sadly 1 out of every 10 elders are abused or neglected. We must become ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 33. Child Neglect Papers Tierney Phillips 29 Sept. 2016 AJS258 #24836 Summary #3 Child Abuse & Neglect Child abuse can be defined as any act or failure to act by a parent or caregiver that results in actual or potential harm of the child. Child abuse can also be known as child maltreatment, which is the general term that is used to describe all forms of child abuse and neglect. Child neglect consists of the failure of the caretaker of the child to properly provide adequate emotional and physical care for the child. Child abuse or child maltreatment usually occurs because of immaturity, unrealistic expectations made by the parents or caregiver, stress in the household, substance abuse, intergenerational patterns of abuse by family members, and the isolation ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Child neglect was shown through a case in which a mother in Dallas, Texas was charged with the neglect of her 9 year old child who died from complications of diabetes after the mother failed to help her manage her disease. This shows child neglect because the mother of the nine year old child failed to come to the aid of her daughter, and left her unattended with her medical problems. A mother in North Central Texas had her three children taken away from her because she had a case of Munchausen syndrome by proxy, which is a form of both emotional and physical abuse towards the child or children. Munchausen syndrome is a form of medical neglect in which a parent or guardian fabricates or induces illness in a child. An example of physical abuse was a mother in Fall River Massachusetts who was charged with burning her four year old daughter with a curling iron, which resulted in immediate skin graft surgery. The most common form of child abuse shown throughout the website seemed to be physical. 8 out of the 10 stories on the website were listed as physical abuse. Throughout my research, I was reminded of a majority of the material that we went over in class. These stories relate so much to victimology because all these children are victims of abuse and neglect just like any other kind of victim, child or adult. Many cases of child abuse go unreported, but that should not stop people from trying to make a difference or save a
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  • 35. Child Neglect Essay Many people in society do not think child abuse is a serious problem. Many think it is not as bad as others make it out to be but they do not realize this is a problem that in America every ten seconds a report on child abuse is being made. Children can be harmed and injured in numerous ways. Children that are neglected and abused suffer many primarily short–term effects thereafter. Child abuse is any mistreatment or neglect of a child that results in purposely inflicted harm or injury. Neglect is the most common form of child abuse. Children can be left unattended without proper supervision or shelter, leaving the child at risk of danger or unprotected from harm. Neglect is also when the child is left hungry or dirty. The child may not be receiving adequate clothing based on the weather. Or the adequate medical services the child may need. Children who are abused and neglected do not get the love and attention they need. Children that are neglected suffer short–term effects to their physical health. Most children that suffer from malnutrition due to neglect are usually very young. Babies and young children depend on others such as their parents or care takers to get fed, as they do not have the resources or knowledge on how to feed them selves. Nutritional neglect can lead to malnourishment. In some cases the neglect is not on purpose as some families do not have enough recourses for food. An effect can be "faltering weight or growth and not reaching developmental ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 36. Abuse And Neglect Child Abuse and Neglect: Implications for Speech, Language, and Communication Development Child maltreatment is a prominent issue in the United States. It is comprised of four fundamental categories: physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, and emotional abuse and neglect. The federal government has a basic definition of child maltreatment which includes minimal criteria stating that child abuse and neglect is "any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation; or an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm (Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, 2010)." The definition issued by the federal government ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The longer the duration or increased severity of abuse and neglect determines consequences on the child's developing neurocognitive and psychological systems (Nelson, 2010, p. 199). The Fourth National Incidence Study of Abuse and Neglect, when compared to previous year's data, reports that child maltreatment has generally declined. In addition, it was reported that child maltreatment was evident in 1.25 million children with neglect (61%) being more prominent than abuse (44%). Child maltreatment rates were more prevalent in the following: African Americans than Caucasians and Hispanics, children who have an unemployed parent, children who live in a low socioeconomic household, children whose parents have a live–in partner (unmarried), children who live in a larger family household, and children who live in rural areas (Sedlak, 2010, pp. ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 37. Child Abuse And Neglect People are appalled when they hear about a child who died at the hands of their parents, yet they turn a blind eye to the signs leading up to their death. In today's society there are currently quite a few flaws with how the safety and protection of children is handled. For far too many children, their physical abuse goes unreported due to factors such as wanting to avoid getting involved, while emotional abuse goes unnoticed. Studies show that currently three times as many children are abused than are reported to CPS agencies ("Child Abuse and Neglect Statistics"). CPS stands for child protective services and is an American organization responsible for investigating the abuse of minors, but they are unable to investigate when abuse is not ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... There are those who believe that screening is an invasion of privacy and that it is not the government's job to decide how they can parent their children. Realistically though screening procedures keep every child as safe as possible and as long as the parents are not harming their child, they do not have anything to fear and the tests will not affect them. Another argument is that abusive parents will either keep the child out of school on the day of testing or will opt the child out of it. While opting out of testing is an option for parents, that in itself, would be a red flag for school officials and they would know to investigate further. Also, since it is a mandatory test, children cannot avoid it by being absent because there are multiple make up days to insure every child get evaluated. Those who oppose the screenings also say that the results would lead to false reports because there are mental illnesses that present in a way that is similar to the effects of child abuse. While part of that is true, child abuse will not be reported based solely off these screenings. If a child answers the screening questions in a way that is indicative of abuse, then an investigation will begin into why they answered that way. If the screening program is run effectively, then the majority of the opposition's claims would be resolved and they would no longer have reason to ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 38. Child Neglect Essay Child neglect is the most common form of child maltreatment in the U.S. The Neglect Data System (NCANDS) for short, recorded approximately 899,000 children in the U.S were victims of abuse and neglect in 2005. Neglect is a type of abuse that is failure by the guardian to provide necessities such as food, clothes, love, and time with the child. Not giving anything that a normal parent would provide to their child. Signs of child neglect are poor hygiene, poor weight gain, poor medical care or frequent absences from school. There are many types of abuse; neglect is just one of them. Here below are the different types of child abuse. Medical neglect is the failure to provide health care for a child. This can be due to neglect of the unwanting the child or lack of money.Parents may refuse medical care for their children for reasons like religious beliefs, fear or anxiety about medical condition or treatment, or financial issues. Child protective services will try their best to get the child checked up on. Also when a parent ignores medical recommendations for a child with a treatable diseases or disabilities, resulting in frequent hospitalizations. Even ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Whipping, hitting, slapping, any type of aggression on the child is causing harm which means it is abuse. Many countries determine physical abuse as when a kid has a serious injury, injures such as death, bruises, scratches, burns, and broken bones. Any type of rough treatment is abuse. Psychologist Alice Miller noted for her books "on child abuse, took the view that humiliations, spankings and beatings, and slaps in the face are all forms of abuse, because they injure the `integrity and dignity of a child, even if their consequences are not visible right away" (Gooden). Why would you want to do this to a child. You want to teach your child how to be succesful in life. The kid cannot be succesful if you harm or make his or her life ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 39. Child Neglect And Children Neglect Essay Most of society is confused what child neglect is, there are many myths that gets society to believe that child neglect is only happens in bad or lower class families and that child neglect only consist of physical abuse. The problem with this is that child neglect "is more than bruises and broken bones." (Smith/Segal ,1) Child neglect is known as a type of child abuse; that fails to meet the child 's basic needs, including health care, supervision, clothing, nutrition, housing and also physical, emotional, social, educational and safety needs. Intentional Neglect is when a parent or guardian fails to provide the life necessities to a child whom they are responsible for. Child neglect is an extremely large topic so not every type of neglect will be discussed. A few of the major child neglect problems that society has is physical, sexual, emotional and health neglect. Most people in the world do not understand how bad each of these types of neglect happen in our society. Just because this problem is not broadcasted every night like a burglary is does not mean it is not happening, "more than 700,000 children are abused in the U.S. annually" (NCA, 1). This number is going to continue to rise each year if people are not educated/informed on what child neglect is and how common it is. The first main type of neglect is physical abuse; this can be anywhere from shaking a child to beating a child. Child abuse is physically hurting a child whether the child is injured, ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 40. Victims Of Child Neglect "More children suffer from neglect in the United States than from physical and sexual abuse combined.The US Department of Health and Human Services found that in 2007 there were 794,000 victims of child maltreatment in the US, of those victims 59% were victims of neglect." (Psychology Today, 2016). Childneglect not only affects the child, but all of society. Together as a community we have to do what we can to stop child neglect because, in the long run, it will save us all money and heartache. Child neglect has numerous effects on the abused child, some of which can be fatal to themselves or to the people around them. Additionally Child neglect cases cost America Billions per year. What is child neglect and how will an offender be punished ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Together as a community we have to do what we can to stop child neglect because, in the long run, it will save us all money and heartache. The things we do when a child is small might seem little or overlooked, but the neglected child will thank you, the case might not turn out in favor of the child, but he or she will know that at least one person cared about them. In the long run the victim will probably have mental problems, thus causing stress for the people who love them and stress for families that the victim might effect through drug, alcohol, or mental problems. But again if we can stop the child neglect when the child is young we, together, can make a difference and help to put a stop to child ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 41. Child Abuse And Neglect Nearly five children die daily from child maltreatment in America ("Child Help"). This number has only grown since the start of the century, and will keep growing if something is not done about this issue. Child abuse has many causes, including: alcoholism, poverty, unemployment. Effects of child maltreatment include depression, injury, and even death ("Child Help"). Child abuse is harmful towards children on numerous levels, and there needs to be more people aware of this issue. First off, Child Help defines child abuse as, "Child abuse is when a parent or caregiver, whether through action or failing to act, causes injury, death, emotional harm or risk of serious harm to a child" ("Child Help"). There are many forms of child maltreatment ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... With depression carrying on into adulthood, abused people may feel that substances are the only way to escape. Two–thirds of people in treatment for substance abuse reported to be maltreated as a child. Alcoholism also falls under the category of both a cause and effect. Depression, an effect, and alcoholism are very connected; nearly one–third of people with depression have a dependence on alcohol. Alcohol has multiple abilities, including relieving anxiety and working as a depressant. Although it can sooth the pain, alcohol can easily become an addiction, creating a dependence on the substance ("Alcohol Use"). Child abuse is a very serious problem and needs to be solved as quickly as possible. There are multiple solutions to prevent child maltreatment. First off, more people need to be aware of the issue. This can be down with fundraiser events such as marathons and bake sales. People also need to be able to spot an abuse victim if they see one ("Child Help"). There are also hotlines that can give support, tips, and being able to talk to a ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...