The document outlines requirements for a student's 8-10 page term paper on a criminal justice topic. It provides an example of a student's outline for their paper on "Child Abuse and Neglect." The outline includes an introduction discussing aspects and history of child abuse/neglect, risk factors, indicators, prevention programs, and effects. It also lists five references in APA format that will be used. A second example is provided of another student's description of their paper topic focusing on physical, emotional, and sexual abuse as well as neglect. Their outline includes definitions, signs/symptoms, reporting abuse, and prevention.

1. In Week 12, you will submit an 8- to 10-page paper on the
criminal justice topic you identified in Week 3.
For this post, provide an outline of your paper and at least five
sources (in APA format) that you are using.
You will share your outline and respond to the following
prompts in the class discussion:
Review the project proposals of at least five other students.
Within each of your project reviews, provide feedback on the
proposed outline and suggest a peer-reviewed article, Website,
or other resource the student should consider.
You will receive up to 10 points for your project outline and
resource list, and up to 15 points for the discussion and
feedback you provide to others.
Child Abuse and Negligence
Outline
Thesis Statement
Child abuse and neglect has been an issue has been and
still is a disturbing issue in the society that we live in and there
are various indicators of child abuse and neglect in our
societies. However, there are various steps that can be taken to
eliminate child abuse and neglect in our society.
Introduction
Thesis on child neglect and abuse
Aspects of child neglect and abuse
History of child abuse and neglect
Risk Factors for Child Abuse and Neglect
Domestic violence
Abuse of alcohol and drugs by parents
Untreated or unattended mental illness
Lack of adequate parenting skills
Parental stress and lack of support
Indicators of child neglect and child abuse
Factors and characteristics that validate and approve the fact

2. and aspect that child neglect and abuse is indeed real and a
challenge that is in every society today. Child abuse and neglect
takes many different forms and aspects and this differs from one
society to another. However, child neglect and abuse exists in
every other society and is a challenge that needs to be given
equal attention. Aspects of child neglect and abuse are;
Emotional and Psychological abuse of children
Failure to provide the needs and want of children
Beating and punishing children ruthlessly
Threatening children
Ignorance and rejection of children
Using abusive language on children
Allowing children to be abused by others in the society
Imposing discipline on children in a severe manner
Sexual abuse of children
Signs and indicators of child abuse and negligence
Bruises and injuries on the bodies and faces of children
Anxiety and fear in children and easily getting scared
Excessive alertness by children even in cases and places where
they are secure
Lack of attachment and connection between the child and the
parent or guardian
Poor standards and levels of hygiene in a child.
Regular absenteeism from school
Regular running away from school by children
Prevention Programs
Provision of Parent education
Regular home visits
Establishment of family resource centers
Preventing recurrence of cases of neglect and abuse
School based programs
Effects of Child neglect and abuse
Drop out of school by children
Poor health in children
Poor school attendance
Poor behavior

3. Increased levels of stress
Conclusion
References/ Resources
Famularo, R. (1992). "Parental substance abuse and the nature
of child maltreatment". Child Abuse & Neglect , 475–83.
Minty, B. (1994). The Nature of Child Neglect. British Journal
of Social Work , 733-747.
Roach, J. (2011). "Evolution and the Prevention of Violent
Crime". Psychology , 393–357.
Shumba, A. (201). "The Nature, Extent and Causes of Abuse of
Children with Disabilities in Schools in Botswana".
International Journal of Disability, Development & Education ,
373–388.
Stone, B. (1998). Child neglect: practitioners' perspectives.
Child Abuse Review , 87-96.
Theoklitou, D. (2011). "Physical and emotional abuse of
primary school children by teachers." . Child Abuse & Neglect ,
64–70.
Throughout this course, you will work on an 8- to 10-page term

4. paper on a criminal justice topic of your choice. Your task is to
research and present the criminal justice topic and then provide
recommendations for addressing the issue based on the course
readings and outside, peer-reviewed articles, Websites, and
other sources.
Topics you might consider include:
Racial profiling
The effectiveness of three-strikes legislation
The effectiveness of gun control
The decriminalization of drugs
If you are uncertain about your potential topic, contact your
instructor.
This week, you will select your project topic and share it in the
class discussion. You will also share your motivation for
choosing your topic and provide potential sources of content.
Specify and describe your topic and provide at least five other
learners with feedback on their topics to receive full points for
the discussion.
You will receive up to 10 points for your topic selection,
description, and potential sources, and up to 15 points for the
discussion and feedback you provide to others.
Child abuse and neglect has been an issue for years and years,
but yet we are still not able to solve the problem. There are
children who are physically, emotionally, and sexually abused,
along with being neglected. These innocent children do not
deserve such treatment. The parents might not have ever wanted
children to begin with. Their children might be smarter than
they were, or they never thought of the work it takes to care for
child. The parents might be alcoholics or drug users and they
take out their frustration on their innocent children. The parents
or guardians might have been sexually or physically abused
when they were kids and this is all they know. As you can see,
my paper will be on all aspects of abuse and neglect. There will
be many excuses some will use and unfortunately, that’s all it
is, an excuse. Too many children are dying or disappearing

5. because the parents cannot hack it. We need to find ways to
protect abused and neglected children. Everyone needs to be
aware of the signs, symptoms, and how the child may act.
Children deserve to be able to live free and happy, but
this is not always the case. Many children are abused in some
fashion, whether it’s physical, emotional, and sexual also being
neglected in some way. The person who abuses the child is
sometimes very near and dear, as in a parent, a family member,
teacher, babysitter, boy/girlfriend and maybe a stranger too. My
paper will be on three parts of abuse: physical, emotional, and
sexual. Neglect of a child will also be explained. I will define
all reasons and the signs and symptoms to look for. Another
section will be on how you report the person doing the abuse
and also how to handle when a child gets the courage to let
someone know. The last part will be on how you can help
prevent child abuse in the future. Child abuse should not be
taken lightly. As you read on you will understand why and how
this occurs. The abuse may be “a slap, a harsh comment, stony
silence, or not knowing if there will be dinner on the table”
(Smith & Segal, 2014) either way it’s harmful for the child.
References
Child Abuse Facts. (n.d.). Safe Horizon. Retrieved April 27,
2014, from http://www.safehorizon.org/index/what-we-do-
2/child-abuse--incest-55.html
Child Abuse & Neglect. (n.d.). Child Welfare Information
Gateway. Retrieved April 27, 2014, from
https://www.childwelfare.gov/can/overview
Definitions of Abuse. (n.d.). The center for the prevention of
child abuse. Retrieved May 6, 2014, from
http://www.thecpca.com/about/definitions-of-abuse
Hess, K.M., & Orthmann, C.M. (2010). Juvenile justice (5th
Ed.). Australia: Cengage Learning/Wadsworth.
How We Do It. (2014). My Stuff Bags Foundation New
Beginnings for Children in Crisis Who We Serve Comments.
Retrieved May 6, 2014, from http://www.mystuffbags.org/how-
we-do-it/who-we-

6. serve/?gclid=CLOB6p7dm74CFZNhfgodEhkAcQ
Orthmann, C.H., &Hess, K.M. (2013). Criminal investigation
(10th Ed.). Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Cengage Learning.
“Volunteer Your Time to Change a Child’s Life” About us-
National CASA. N.p., n.d. Retrieved May 6, 2014 from,
http://www.casaforchildren.org/site/c.mtJSJ7MPIsE/b.5301303/
k.6FB1/About_Us_CASA_for_Children.htm
Smith, M., & Segal, J (2014, February 1). Child Abuse &
Neglect: Recognizing, Preventing and Reporting Child Abuse.
Help Guide. Retrieved April 27, 2014, from
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/child_abuse_physical_emotion
al_sexual_neglect.htm