PAIN aims to ensure fair treatment of families and strict procedures by authorities. It accepts not all families are innocent but takes no sides except the child's best interest. However, it advocates for families' rights which can be overlooked.
The document provides an overview of child protection processes and offers advice for dealing with a child protection situation. It explains that child protection focuses on assessing adults for risk to children and that the local authority has a duty to investigate potential harm and intervene even without prosecution. It describes the roles of social workers, police, solicitors and others involved and advises keeping records, complaining to social services, listening to professionals, and maintaining calm. Social services assess physical, emotional, educational, health, and social environments when evaluating families.
Sue Amphlett founded Parents Against Injustice in 1985 after her family was wrongly accused of child abuse. Her youngest daughter had fractures from minor falls but doctors initially suspected abuse. This led to an investigation where Sue and her family felt marginalized as strangers passed judgement on them. The process was long, traumatic and damaging as they tried to prove their innocence without support. Most people caught up in similar situations lose self-esteem and cannot cope as their life structure revolves around their children. Sue felt the process focused too much on child protection and not enough on properly investigating allegations and supporting families impacted.
1) The author and her partner had twins via IVF who both had medical issues from birth. Their daughter stopped breathing at 4 months old and was diagnosed with a seizure, but the author believed it was related to acid reflux.
2) A few days later, both twins were found to have subdural bleeding and fractures through medical imaging at the hospital. The parents were accused of non-accidental injury (NAI) by hospital staff.
3) Over many months, the parents fought accusations from social services and underwent supervised care of their children. Eventually, the author was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), which she believed explained her children's health issues, but authorities remained skeptical
PAIN aims to ensure fair treatment of families and strict procedures by authorities. It accepts not all families are innocent but takes no sides except the child's best interest. However, it advocates for families' rights which can be overlooked.
This document is a submission by Motivations Care to review their residential care services. It provides background on a typical resident named John, who has experienced many placement disruptions and lacks stable relationships. The staff and other residents at John's children's home are the most constant figures in his life and have the potential to provide stability and help him make sense of his experiences. The review aims to improve outcomes for vulnerable children in care and prevent further disadvantage, but must acknowledge residents' traumatic histories and how this affects their behaviors and ability to form relationships.
Love of the Child with support from Children At Risk Action Network organized and trained 16 community adults from Katanga in child protection for the period of 3 days.
Training Objectives.
The training was aimed at educating the participants about child rights and how they can ensure that issues concerning children are addressed. Creating awareness about child protection was the major goal of this training and at the end of the training, there was need to have a community based child protection committee created and linked to existing legal and social frameworks in the Katanga community to enable them spearhead efforts to protect children from any forms of abuse of their rights, freedom and responsibilities
This document provides information and steps for parents to take to prevent child sexual abuse. It notes that child sexual abuse can occur across all demographics. While absolute protection is impossible, parents can promote safety by being involved in their child's life, teaching body safety, openly communicating with their child, believing disclosures of abuse, and immediately reporting any suspicions of abuse. The document outlines five steps for parents: be involved, teach children, talk to children, face the issue of abuse, and report abuse and begin intervention. It recommends therapy and support programs to help abused children heal.
1) Everyone in Oklahoma is a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse and neglect, including educators. Mandated reporters must call the Department of Human Services (DHS) hotline to make a report.
2) Mandated reporters are required to report any suspicion of abuse or neglect; they should not investigate themselves first. Reports to DHS will be kept confidential, though the reporter's identity may be disclosed in court.
3) While the safety of the child is the top priority, reporters should remember that parents experiencing challenges may still love their children and respond better to support than criticism.
The document provides an overview of child protection processes and offers advice for dealing with a child protection situation. It explains that child protection focuses on assessing adults for risk to children and that the local authority has a duty to investigate potential harm and intervene even without prosecution. It describes the roles of social workers, police, solicitors and others involved and advises keeping records, complaining to social services, listening to professionals, and maintaining calm. Social services assess physical, emotional, educational, health, and social environments when evaluating families.
Sue Amphlett founded Parents Against Injustice in 1985 after her family was wrongly accused of child abuse. Her youngest daughter had fractures from minor falls but doctors initially suspected abuse. This led to an investigation where Sue and her family felt marginalized as strangers passed judgement on them. The process was long, traumatic and damaging as they tried to prove their innocence without support. Most people caught up in similar situations lose self-esteem and cannot cope as their life structure revolves around their children. Sue felt the process focused too much on child protection and not enough on properly investigating allegations and supporting families impacted.
1) The author and her partner had twins via IVF who both had medical issues from birth. Their daughter stopped breathing at 4 months old and was diagnosed with a seizure, but the author believed it was related to acid reflux.
2) A few days later, both twins were found to have subdural bleeding and fractures through medical imaging at the hospital. The parents were accused of non-accidental injury (NAI) by hospital staff.
3) Over many months, the parents fought accusations from social services and underwent supervised care of their children. Eventually, the author was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), which she believed explained her children's health issues, but authorities remained skeptical
PAIN aims to ensure fair treatment of families and strict procedures by authorities. It accepts not all families are innocent but takes no sides except the child's best interest. However, it advocates for families' rights which can be overlooked.
This document is a submission by Motivations Care to review their residential care services. It provides background on a typical resident named John, who has experienced many placement disruptions and lacks stable relationships. The staff and other residents at John's children's home are the most constant figures in his life and have the potential to provide stability and help him make sense of his experiences. The review aims to improve outcomes for vulnerable children in care and prevent further disadvantage, but must acknowledge residents' traumatic histories and how this affects their behaviors and ability to form relationships.
Love of the Child with support from Children At Risk Action Network organized and trained 16 community adults from Katanga in child protection for the period of 3 days.
Training Objectives.
The training was aimed at educating the participants about child rights and how they can ensure that issues concerning children are addressed. Creating awareness about child protection was the major goal of this training and at the end of the training, there was need to have a community based child protection committee created and linked to existing legal and social frameworks in the Katanga community to enable them spearhead efforts to protect children from any forms of abuse of their rights, freedom and responsibilities
This document provides information and steps for parents to take to prevent child sexual abuse. It notes that child sexual abuse can occur across all demographics. While absolute protection is impossible, parents can promote safety by being involved in their child's life, teaching body safety, openly communicating with their child, believing disclosures of abuse, and immediately reporting any suspicions of abuse. The document outlines five steps for parents: be involved, teach children, talk to children, face the issue of abuse, and report abuse and begin intervention. It recommends therapy and support programs to help abused children heal.
1) Everyone in Oklahoma is a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse and neglect, including educators. Mandated reporters must call the Department of Human Services (DHS) hotline to make a report.
2) Mandated reporters are required to report any suspicion of abuse or neglect; they should not investigate themselves first. Reports to DHS will be kept confidential, though the reporter's identity may be disclosed in court.
3) While the safety of the child is the top priority, reporters should remember that parents experiencing challenges may still love their children and respond better to support than criticism.
The document discusses the prevalence of child abuse, noting that thousands of children die each year from mistreatment while many others are injured, and outlines common myths and warning signs of the different types of child abuse, including emotional, physical, sexual, and neglect. It also notes that it often takes months for child protective services to process abuse cases and that children are often afraid to report abuse for fear of retaliation or being placed in an even worse situation.
This document provides guidance for youth-serving organizations on developing policies and procedures to prevent child sexual abuse. It discusses six key components of an abuse prevention strategy: 1) screening and selecting staff, 2) guidelines on interactions, 3) monitoring behavior, 4) ensuring safe environments, 5) responding to inappropriate behavior or allegations, and 6) training. For each, it outlines prevention goals, critical strategies, and additional strategies depending on the organization's resources. The document aims to help organizations create a culture where child sexual abuse is addressed and prevented in order to protect youth.
Child sex abuse- an essay- giving a concern it deservesShreya Singh
This document discusses the serious issue of child sexual abuse and the need to give it more attention. It notes that child sexual abuse victims often do not realize they are being abused. The document also provides statistics showing that over 50% of children in India reported experiencing some form of sexual abuse. It defines different types of child sexual abuse, such as sexual assault, exploitation, and grooming. The conclusion is that child sexual abuse is a serious epidemic that occurs everywhere and it is time to take active steps to address and prevent this violation of children's rights.
Recoginizing and Reporting Child Abuse & NeglectCarol Dunlap
This presentationg provides the user with knowledge of what North Carolina law says about child abuse & neglec, how to recognize signs, and how to report child abuse and neglect in Rowan County, North Carolina.
This document provides a summary of the key agencies that make up the child protection system in the country. It outlines that the child protection system includes the Department of Human Services, Police Department, Medical Services, Courts, and Non-Governmental Organizations. The Department of Human Services is responsible for responding to and investigating reports of child abuse and neglect. The Police Department also investigates reports of child abuse and works to gather evidence to determine if a crime has been committed. Medical services are involved to provide care for abused children. The Courts and NGOs also play roles in protecting children and supporting families.
This document discusses advocating for thorough background checks for all caregivers of children. The group contacted two people who went through the foster parent and adoption processes - Jean, a long-time foster parent, and an anonymous new adoptive parent. Both supported background checks and described their own experiences with the screening process. The group raised further awareness through social media, petitions, and interviews on the street. They plan to continue advocating for children's safety after graduation.
This document introduces the editorial board of the Philippine Journal of Child Sexual Abuse. It provides brief biographies of the journal's editors, including their educational backgrounds and areas of expertise related to child sexual abuse. The editors have experience in fields such as clinical psychology, sociology, social work, psychiatry, and counseling. They have worked on issues of child sexual abuse through research, clinical practice, program development, and consultation for organizations like the United Nations.
The document provides information and guidance for parents on discussing sexuality and preventing child sexual abuse. It defines sexuality education, notes that children are exposed to more information today, and addresses common parental concerns. It emphasizes that communication is key, and outlines age-appropriate topics, signs of abuse to watch for, and tips for being an "askable parent" by listening non-judgmentally and providing fact-based information.
Advocacy in child care presentation-final (2)nirojaa
The document outlines an advocacy group's agenda and action plans regarding children's health and well-being in child care. The group is comprised of early childhood educators who believe that a child's health in early years profoundly impacts development. Their agenda includes an advocacy statement on this issue, research conducted through surveys, interviews and internet sources, and action plans such as creating a Facebook page, holding a YMCA event, distributing brochures, and sending advocacy letters to McDonald's and Family Channel television. Their goals are to raise awareness on healthy lifestyles and nutrition among children, parents, and the community.
This document discusses group therapy for sexually abused children. It provides background on child sexual abuse, signs and symptoms of abuse, and the nature and benefits of group therapy for abused children. Specifically, it notes that 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 5 boys experience sexual abuse by age 18. Group therapy can help abused children feel less isolated, express their struggles in a safe environment, and clarify misplaced blame. The counselor must carefully screen children for appropriateness of group therapy and provide consistency to establish safety.
The document discusses physical abuse of children. It defines physical abuse and provides examples of cases where children were severely abused by their adoptive parents and tortured. It also discusses the effects of physical abuse on children's physical, emotional, social and cognitive development. Physical abuse can cause developmental delays, injuries and even death. It impacts children's relationships and performance in school. Physically abused children may display aggressive behaviors and have difficulty forming friendships. The document outlines signs teachers should look for and the importance of mandatory reporting of abuse cases. It discusses interventions for physically abused children and self-care for those assisting abused children.
Child sexual abuse refers to any sexual act perpetrated against a child. It can include contact acts like kissing, fondling, oral sex, as well as non-contact acts like sexual remarks, online solicitation, voyeurism, and showing pornography. Child sexual abuse has been linked to long-term negative mental health impacts in victims like depression, dissociation, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and substance abuse. Preventing child sexual abuse requires a community effort including mandatory reporting of suspected cases, educating children and teachers, and creating a supportive environment where victims feel comfortable coming forward.
This powerpoint provides an overview of the scope of the problem of the sexual abuse of minors, a profile of child predators and the grooming of their victims, and promotes the necessity of developing laws and sexual predator registries worldwide.
This document provides background on Dr. Geoff Rickarby, a child psychiatrist, and his testimony to the New South Wales Parliament regarding past adoption practices. It discusses several key issues that promoted adoption over parenting, including myths about unmarried mothers, lack of support for adoptive families, and failure to acknowledge the lifelong grief of birth mothers. Dr. Rickarby argues that many consents were not truly informed or voluntary due to coercion, drugs, and diminished mental capacity of new mothers in the hospital setting.
The document discusses a public relations awareness campaign about child abuse in Pakistan. It acknowledges those who supported the work, including a professor who supervised the topic selection. The introduction defines different types of child abuse like physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. It notes that child abuse is prevalent in Pakistan, with 6 children abused per day. The objectives are to raise awareness about child abuse in Pakistan and the different forms it takes. Statistics from other countries like the US and South Africa are provided on the prevalence of child abuse.
Children and women, college bound and overall as a gender are the most vulnerable members of our societies to sexual abuse. Here are some important guidelines that we should inculcate in our children to help protect them.
This letter is a formal request for information held about the author, their children and family by the local authority under the Data Protection Act 1998. The author had previously requested this information on an earlier date but has not received any response, so the local authority is now in breach of failing to supply the information within the required 40 day period. The author copies the Information Commissioner's Office on this new letter to notify them that the local authority has failed to comply with their legitimate information request.
The document provides an overview of child protection processes and offers tips for dealing with a child protection situation. It explains that child protection focuses on assessing adults for risk to children and that the local authority has a duty to investigate potential harm and intervene even without prosecution being likely. It describes the roles of various professionals involved like social workers, police, and solicitors. Key tips include remaining calm, keeping records, listening to professionals, and understanding what the social services consider in their assessments of the home and family environment.
The document discusses the prevalence of child abuse, noting that thousands of children die each year from mistreatment while many others are injured, and outlines common myths and warning signs of the different types of child abuse, including emotional, physical, sexual, and neglect. It also notes that it often takes months for child protective services to process abuse cases and that children are often afraid to report abuse for fear of retaliation or being placed in an even worse situation.
This document provides guidance for youth-serving organizations on developing policies and procedures to prevent child sexual abuse. It discusses six key components of an abuse prevention strategy: 1) screening and selecting staff, 2) guidelines on interactions, 3) monitoring behavior, 4) ensuring safe environments, 5) responding to inappropriate behavior or allegations, and 6) training. For each, it outlines prevention goals, critical strategies, and additional strategies depending on the organization's resources. The document aims to help organizations create a culture where child sexual abuse is addressed and prevented in order to protect youth.
Child sex abuse- an essay- giving a concern it deservesShreya Singh
This document discusses the serious issue of child sexual abuse and the need to give it more attention. It notes that child sexual abuse victims often do not realize they are being abused. The document also provides statistics showing that over 50% of children in India reported experiencing some form of sexual abuse. It defines different types of child sexual abuse, such as sexual assault, exploitation, and grooming. The conclusion is that child sexual abuse is a serious epidemic that occurs everywhere and it is time to take active steps to address and prevent this violation of children's rights.
Recoginizing and Reporting Child Abuse & NeglectCarol Dunlap
This presentationg provides the user with knowledge of what North Carolina law says about child abuse & neglec, how to recognize signs, and how to report child abuse and neglect in Rowan County, North Carolina.
This document provides a summary of the key agencies that make up the child protection system in the country. It outlines that the child protection system includes the Department of Human Services, Police Department, Medical Services, Courts, and Non-Governmental Organizations. The Department of Human Services is responsible for responding to and investigating reports of child abuse and neglect. The Police Department also investigates reports of child abuse and works to gather evidence to determine if a crime has been committed. Medical services are involved to provide care for abused children. The Courts and NGOs also play roles in protecting children and supporting families.
This document discusses advocating for thorough background checks for all caregivers of children. The group contacted two people who went through the foster parent and adoption processes - Jean, a long-time foster parent, and an anonymous new adoptive parent. Both supported background checks and described their own experiences with the screening process. The group raised further awareness through social media, petitions, and interviews on the street. They plan to continue advocating for children's safety after graduation.
This document introduces the editorial board of the Philippine Journal of Child Sexual Abuse. It provides brief biographies of the journal's editors, including their educational backgrounds and areas of expertise related to child sexual abuse. The editors have experience in fields such as clinical psychology, sociology, social work, psychiatry, and counseling. They have worked on issues of child sexual abuse through research, clinical practice, program development, and consultation for organizations like the United Nations.
The document provides information and guidance for parents on discussing sexuality and preventing child sexual abuse. It defines sexuality education, notes that children are exposed to more information today, and addresses common parental concerns. It emphasizes that communication is key, and outlines age-appropriate topics, signs of abuse to watch for, and tips for being an "askable parent" by listening non-judgmentally and providing fact-based information.
Advocacy in child care presentation-final (2)nirojaa
The document outlines an advocacy group's agenda and action plans regarding children's health and well-being in child care. The group is comprised of early childhood educators who believe that a child's health in early years profoundly impacts development. Their agenda includes an advocacy statement on this issue, research conducted through surveys, interviews and internet sources, and action plans such as creating a Facebook page, holding a YMCA event, distributing brochures, and sending advocacy letters to McDonald's and Family Channel television. Their goals are to raise awareness on healthy lifestyles and nutrition among children, parents, and the community.
This document discusses group therapy for sexually abused children. It provides background on child sexual abuse, signs and symptoms of abuse, and the nature and benefits of group therapy for abused children. Specifically, it notes that 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 5 boys experience sexual abuse by age 18. Group therapy can help abused children feel less isolated, express their struggles in a safe environment, and clarify misplaced blame. The counselor must carefully screen children for appropriateness of group therapy and provide consistency to establish safety.
The document discusses physical abuse of children. It defines physical abuse and provides examples of cases where children were severely abused by their adoptive parents and tortured. It also discusses the effects of physical abuse on children's physical, emotional, social and cognitive development. Physical abuse can cause developmental delays, injuries and even death. It impacts children's relationships and performance in school. Physically abused children may display aggressive behaviors and have difficulty forming friendships. The document outlines signs teachers should look for and the importance of mandatory reporting of abuse cases. It discusses interventions for physically abused children and self-care for those assisting abused children.
Child sexual abuse refers to any sexual act perpetrated against a child. It can include contact acts like kissing, fondling, oral sex, as well as non-contact acts like sexual remarks, online solicitation, voyeurism, and showing pornography. Child sexual abuse has been linked to long-term negative mental health impacts in victims like depression, dissociation, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and substance abuse. Preventing child sexual abuse requires a community effort including mandatory reporting of suspected cases, educating children and teachers, and creating a supportive environment where victims feel comfortable coming forward.
This powerpoint provides an overview of the scope of the problem of the sexual abuse of minors, a profile of child predators and the grooming of their victims, and promotes the necessity of developing laws and sexual predator registries worldwide.
This document provides background on Dr. Geoff Rickarby, a child psychiatrist, and his testimony to the New South Wales Parliament regarding past adoption practices. It discusses several key issues that promoted adoption over parenting, including myths about unmarried mothers, lack of support for adoptive families, and failure to acknowledge the lifelong grief of birth mothers. Dr. Rickarby argues that many consents were not truly informed or voluntary due to coercion, drugs, and diminished mental capacity of new mothers in the hospital setting.
The document discusses a public relations awareness campaign about child abuse in Pakistan. It acknowledges those who supported the work, including a professor who supervised the topic selection. The introduction defines different types of child abuse like physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. It notes that child abuse is prevalent in Pakistan, with 6 children abused per day. The objectives are to raise awareness about child abuse in Pakistan and the different forms it takes. Statistics from other countries like the US and South Africa are provided on the prevalence of child abuse.
Children and women, college bound and overall as a gender are the most vulnerable members of our societies to sexual abuse. Here are some important guidelines that we should inculcate in our children to help protect them.
This letter is a formal request for information held about the author, their children and family by the local authority under the Data Protection Act 1998. The author had previously requested this information on an earlier date but has not received any response, so the local authority is now in breach of failing to supply the information within the required 40 day period. The author copies the Information Commissioner's Office on this new letter to notify them that the local authority has failed to comply with their legitimate information request.
The document provides an overview of child protection processes and offers tips for dealing with a child protection situation. It explains that child protection focuses on assessing adults for risk to children and that the local authority has a duty to investigate potential harm and intervene even without prosecution being likely. It describes the roles of various professionals involved like social workers, police, and solicitors. Key tips include remaining calm, keeping records, listening to professionals, and understanding what the social services consider in their assessments of the home and family environment.
This document provides guidance on the rules for McKenzie Friends in family court proceedings. It summarizes that litigants in person have a right to reasonable assistance from a layperson known as a McKenzie Friend. The presumption is in favor of allowing a McKenzie Friend unless fairness or justice require otherwise. A McKenzie Friend may provide moral support, take notes, help with paperwork, and quietly advise on legal points, but cannot address the court or examine witnesses without permission. The court has discretion to grant rights of audience or litigation to McKenzie Friends in some cases.
The document discusses unexplained fractures in children that may indicate brittle bone disease rather than non-accidental injury. It summarizes 128 cases referred to the author related to unexplained fractures in children living in the UK. In many cases, the author determined the children had forms of brittle bone disease like osteogenesis imperfecta or temporary brittle bone disease. For those returned to parents, no subsequent evidence of non-accidental injury was found in long-term follow-ups of over 400 patient-years. The document concludes some rare cases of brittle bone disease can be difficult to diagnose but falsely accusing parents of abuse in such cases can cause significant harm to families.
This letter is a formal request for any information held about the author, their children, and family by the local authority under the Data Protection Act 1998. It requests information from telephone conversations, meetings, contact sessions, and any other documentation in any format, past, present, or future. The letter notifies that a copy has been sent to the Information Commissioner's Office and that the authority has 40 days to legally comply with the information request.
This document discusses the history of social work and child protection in New Zealand. It summarizes that historically, social work involved adopting out children after World War I when women entered the workforce. It then discusses how today, social work focuses more on policing parents and removing children from homes over concerns of potential abuse. The document raises concerns that current practices mirror historical mistakes and that new parents are worried children will be taken at birth without cause. It lists the many government and non-government organizations that share information about families with child protection agencies.
Family and Childcare Trust's annual review is a record of our achievements over the past financial year, including details of our funders, alongside details about our staff and members of our trustee board.
Child Abuse Fact for Parents and training
WEDNESDAY 15th, 2pm to 4pm at the Havasupai Tribe Wellness area
Mark will provide a workshop for parents, educators and other professional staff working with Native American populations and an emphases on neglect and abuse with children with disabilities.
Child abuse can occur in any family and manifests in physical, emotional, verbal, sexual, and neglectful forms. Physical abuse may cause injuries disproportionate to a child's age or ability. Emotional and verbal abuse can result in withdrawn or aggressive behavior. Sexual abuse signs include difficulty walking or genital injuries. American Indian children experience disproportionately high rates of abuse, neglect, mental health issues like PTSD, and early death compared to other groups. Child care providers should receive training to recognize and properly report any suspected abuse.
This document is a letter from the President of Child's Hope, an organization dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect in Wayne County. It discusses several of Child's Hope's programs, including Blankets 4 Kids which provides blankets to child abuse victims during medical exams. It notes that in 2014 over 880 blankets were distributed through this program. The letter requests donations to continue and expand Child's Hope's programs, which aim to educate communities and support abused children and families.
Responsible Parenthood - MAPEH 8 (Health 2nd Quarter)Carlo Luna
This document provides information about responsible parenthood. It discusses factors to consider before becoming parents such as marriage stability and financial readiness. Responsible parenthood requires meeting family needs, prioritizing their security, and providing love and care. Good parents provide physical care, teach values and discipline, support education, and guide spiritual development. Family size can affect children's health based on nutrition, illness risk, behaviors learned, and healthcare access. Ideal parents demonstrate love, patience, and kindness.
This document provides information about responsible parenthood. It discusses factors to consider before becoming parents such as marriage stability and financial readiness. Responsible parenthood requires meeting family needs, prioritizing their security, and providing love and care. Good parents provide physical care, teach values and discipline, support education, and guide spiritual development. Family size can affect health through nutrition, illness risk, behaviors, and healthcare access. Ideal parents demonstrate love, patience, and kindness.
The document discusses engaging fathers in systems of care for children and families. It notes that many children do not live with their biological fathers. When fathers are involved, children tend to do better in various outcomes. However, fathers often feel marginalized by systems that focus primarily on mothers. The document provides strategies for more meaningfully involving fathers, such as recruiting them for leadership roles and tailoring outreach and services to their needs and perspectives. It also discusses particular challenges around military service, incarceration, and teen fatherhood.
The National Institute of Mental Health (USA) defines childhood trauma as; “The experience of an event by a child that is emotionally painful or distressful, which often results in lasting mental and physical effects.” However with the right support it is possible to recover even from extreme early trauma.
This document summarizes the story of Jacob "Jake" Wallace, a 6-year-old boy who was diagnosed with lymphoma after experiencing prolonged symptoms like snoring and sleep apnea. It describes his treatment journey at Children's Hospital over 2 years, including chemotherapy, frequent hospitalizations, and receiving care from home health nurses. It highlights the support provided to Jake's family from their community and the hospital's Adopt-a-Family program.
Child neglect is a serious problem that negatively impacts children's well-being and development. It is defined as the failure to meet a child's basic needs and can include neglecting medical, psychological, or developmental needs. Children who are neglected often suffer physically and emotionally and may struggle as adults. Achieving the goal of ending child neglect requires raising awareness about reporting abuse, educating the public on signs of abuse and neglect, and providing rehabilitation services for victims and abusive parents.
Resources for families, building protective factors and how communities can prevent child maltreatment.
Presented by Jim McKay, State Coordinator, Prevent Child Abuse WV
The document discusses the tragic case of Jeffrey Baldwin, a young boy who died of abuse and neglect while in the care of his grandparents. It describes how Jeffrey was failed by the system - his biological parents, the child services agency who placed him with his grandparents who had abusive histories, and the case worker who failed to properly investigate signs of abuse. Jeffrey lived in constant suffering until his death at age 5 when his severely malnourished and battered body was discovered. His story highlights the importance of early childhood educators being aware of signs of abuse and advocating for children who cannot advocate for themselves.
court applications under the children's actAlison Stevens
This document provides information about mediation and the requirement to attend a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM) before applying to family court regarding disputes over children or finances.
It states that applicants are now legally required to consider mediation through attending a MIAM before submitting a court application, to explore if mediators can help resolve arrangements. Exceptions include cases involving domestic violence, where evidence must be provided.
It provides details on what mediators do, how mediation can help give more control and be less stressful than court. It provides information on finding mediators and mediation services online or by scanning a QR code, and that MIAM attendance is free if qualifying for legal aid.
Applicants
The document discusses guidelines for McKenzie Friends (MKFs) assisting litigants in family court proceedings. It provides an overview of current legislation regarding MKFs, their role and responsibilities, and best practices. Key points include:
- MKFs can provide support to litigants but cannot act as their legal representative or address the court without special permission.
- Litigants have a strong presumption to receive assistance from an MKF unless fairness or justice say otherwise. Objections from other parties do not outweigh this presumption.
- It is best practice for potential MKFs to introduce themselves to the judge assigned to the case in advance whenever possible to avoid objections from other parties.
- Applications to
The document sets out the code of practice for social care workers in the UK. It outlines six key responsibilities for social care workers: 1) protect service users' rights and interests, 2) establish trust with service users, 3) promote independence while preventing harm, 4) respect service users' rights while preventing harm to others, 5) uphold public trust in social care services, and 6) be accountable for their work and improve their skills. It also provides guidance on how the public can complain about a social care worker's conduct.
1) The document discusses several cases of infants who experienced fractures, retinal hemorrhages, and brain injuries. In each case, the injuries were attributed to Shaken Baby Syndrome but the author argues they were actually due to an autoimmune response triggered by vaccination or infection.
2) The author's hypothesis is that vaccination or infection damages the beta cells in the pancreas, causing hypoinsulinemia. This inhibits cellular uptake of vitamin C, leading to "tissue scurvy" and failure of proteins involved in coagulation. This results in the bruising, bleeding, and fractures seen in the "triad".
3) Blood tests in the cases showed markers of coagulation disorders, vitamin deficiencies, and
This document is a quotation from G.A. Pindar & Son (NZ) Ltd for printing a 300-page book titled "Shaken Baby Syndrome". The quotation includes specifications for the physical book, project scope, pricing assumptions, preliminary pricing broken down by quantity, project sequence, and notes on pricing, production process, and terms of trade. Key details are the 300 page extent, paperback binding, 4 color cover and 1 color internal print, and pricing of $17.28 per book for a 2,000 unit print run in New Zealand or $12.75 per book for a 3,000 unit print run in China.
This document summarizes 6 case studies of children who experienced fractures, retinal hemorrhages, and brain injuries. In each case, the injuries were initially attributed to non-accidental trauma (such as shaken baby syndrome), but laboratory tests revealed evidence of autoimmune reactions, vitamin deficiencies, and coagulation disorders following vaccination or childhood illness. The document argues that fractures, hemorrhages, and encephalopathy in these cases were actually caused by an autoimmune response to antigenic stimulation from vaccines or infections, rather than abuse.
This document establishes a pilot scheme for care and supervision proceedings and other proceedings under Part 4 of the Children Act 1989. The pilot scheme will assess new practices and procedures to support the 26 week time limit for these types of cases. It modifies various Family Procedure Rules and Practice Directions to implement the pilot scheme, including establishing case management hearings and timelines. Courts can choose to begin participating in the pilot scheme on one of four start dates between July 2013 and October 2013.
This document outlines the key stages and timelines of the court process for care, supervision, and other Part 4 proceedings based on the Public Law Outline. It includes:
1) The typical stages and timelines for proceedings, including case management hearings, issues resolution hearings, and final hearings, with the aim of resolving proceedings within 26 weeks.
2) Relevant rules, practice directions, and guidance that must be considered in applying the Public Law Outline.
3) Clarification that the court has flexible powers to direct the process, including holding hearings without notice or resolving stages at different times than outlined, based on each case's specific circumstances.
This document presents two case reports of infants who were diagnosed with shaken baby syndrome but may have had alternate explanations. Both infants' mothers had nutritional deficiencies during pregnancy and smoked. The infants were formula fed without vitamin C supplements. Both experienced apparent life-threatening events after vaccines and developed bruising, fractures, and other findings commonly associated with shaken baby syndrome. However, the author proposes the infants may have had vitamin C deficiency, as their symptoms and laboratory results resembled Barlow's disease or scurvy. The author argues vitamin C deficiency should be considered before diagnosing shaken baby syndrome.
Three cases of infants and children presenting with concerning medical issues are described. All three cases had signs of metabolic dysfunction, including prolonged prothrombin time and liver abnormalities. One case also presented with the "triad" of subdural hemorrhage, retinal hemorrhage, and encephalopathy. The document concludes that these presentations may have been caused by deficiencies or abnormalities of vitamins C, D, and K resulting from malnutrition or liver dysfunction, rather than presumed abuse as initially diagnosed.
Bruising forensic study adc.2009.177469.fullAlison Stevens
This study examined autopsy reports of 135 infants between 7-364 days old to determine the significance of bruising. The researchers found that 21 infants (15.6%) had bruising, and of those, 17 (81%) also had other injuries. Only 9 of the 114 non-bruised infants (8%) had other injuries. Bruising was significantly associated with other injuries and homicide. Bruising had a sensitivity of 65% and specificity of 96% for detecting other injuries, increasing to 71% sensitivity at <6 months when independent mobility is limited. The presence of bruising in infants is a significant marker for other injuries including homicide.
This document discusses the concept of "inflicted brain injury", formerly known as "shaken baby syndrome". It argues that the diagnosis has been adopted through consensus rather than scientific evidence, and that key features used to identify abuse such as retinal hemorrhages can also be caused by medical conditions. The author asserts that differential diagnoses including nutritional deficiencies must be specifically excluded before concluding abuse. The document questions the evidence and assumptions underlying the diagnosis and stresses the importance of considering alternative explanations to avoid inappropriate accusations of child abuse.
Child abuse and confusion surrounding metabolic bone diseaseAlison Stevens
1) The author assessed 22 infants and children with unexplained fractures who were subjects of child protection or criminal proceedings regarding alleged abuse.
2) Only 2 children were found to have type 1 osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), a genetic bone disease, while the remaining 20 cases showed clear additional evidence of abuse such as brain damage, bruising, neglect, or confessions.
3) Rare conditions like OI, copper deficiency, or other metabolic bone diseases were incorrectly suggested as alternatives to abuse in many cases but were excluded upon careful examination and investigation in all cases except the 2 with type 1 OI.
Vitamin d deficiency and fractures in chilhood colin patersonAlison Stevens
Vitamin D deficiency may contribute to fractures in children and should not be ruled out as a potential cause. The study found vitamin D deficiency in 8% of children with fractures, but criteria for identifying abuse included failure of parents to explain fractures, which could include cases caused by vitamin D deficiency. Additionally, radiologic signs of rickets may be absent even with severe biochemical deficiency. Vitamin D deficiency may cause pseudofractures that could be mistaken for abuse, so it should continue to be considered in cases of unexplained fractures in children.
Sally Clark was wrongly imprisoned for 3.5 years for murdering her two babies. However, her second baby Harry received a vaccine just 5 hours before his death that can cause life-threatening reactions. At her trial, the defense did not mention the vaccine as a possible cause of death. Experts assured the jury the vaccine could be discounted, even though it is known to cause brain damage and death in rare cases. Sally Clark's story highlighted issues with shifting expert opinions and the suppression of potentially important health information regarding vaccine risks.
1) The study examined the impact of maternal vitamin D status on fetal skeletal development through 3D ultrasound measurements in 424 pregnant women.
2) It found that suboptimal maternal vitamin D status was associated with increased femur cross-sectional area and splaying in utero, resembling characteristics of rickets.
3) This suggests that maternal vitamin D insufficiency could influence fetal skeletal development and morphology early in gestation, though future studies are still needed to establish causality.
1) Lower maternal vitamin D status was associated with greater femoral metaphyseal cross-sectional area and higher femoral splaying index in fetuses at 19 weeks and 34 weeks gestation, suggesting maternal vitamin D insufficiency can influence fetal femoral development as early as 19 weeks.
2) Over a third of mothers had vitamin D levels considered insufficient or deficient. Lower maternal vitamin D levels were related to increased femoral splaying but not femur length in fetuses.
3) Across maternal vitamin D sufficiency groups, femoral splaying indices at 19 weeks increased from 0.074 in sufficient mothers to 0.078 in insufficient and 0.084 in deficient mothers, indicating less optimal fetal bone development with lower maternal vitamin
Vita d supple breatfed infants pediatrics 2010Alison Stevens
This document summarizes a study examining the use of supplemental vitamin D among infants who were breastfed for prolonged periods. The study found that only 15.9% of infants who were predominantly breastfed for at least 6 months received supplemental vitamin D. Use of vitamin D was significantly associated with parental agreement that their pediatrician recommended supplementation and disagreement that breast milk contains all needed nutrition. While 36.4% of pediatricians recommended vitamin D for all breastfed infants, only 44.6% of parents of predominantly breastfed infants whose doctor recommended vitamin D actually gave the supplementation to their child. Educational efforts are needed to increase compliance with vitamin D supplementation guidelines among both physicians and parents.
1. Parents Against Injustice Chris Smith has been PAIN Secretary since 2004. Chris
was caught in care proceedings and sadly lost his
sons through adoption. His only contact now is a
Mission statement
twice yearly update. Chris has campaigned tirelessly
We provide families with the suppor t and unders tanding since joining us in 2003 and as a result has increased
at a time when the y need it mos t much media attention including several major
articles written in the Daily Telegraph. This has
Who are w e? resulted in one county having a full investigation into
procedures.
Parents Against INjustice (PAIN) assists families Trevor Jones is involved on the campaign side of PAIN
caught up in care proceedings and campaigns for highlighting the problems within the present child
reform on their behalf. The group was founded by protection system with letters published in The
Sue Amphlett in 1985 but was disbanded in 2000 Times, Daily Telegraph, Guardian, Observer, Sunday
when vital funding was withdrawn. However the Telegraph and many local and regional papers. He
need for its service remains. The organisation in its has written PAIN submissions to recent government
present guise relies on volunteers who offer their consultations and was instrumental in co-ordinating
time to promote the group. a multi organisational response to the Child Care
The group has dealt with nearly 13000 cases over its history. It helps Proceedings Review in November 2005.
meet the very real needs of supporting and advising parents who find What is being said?
themselves wrongly accused of child abuse or neglect. It helps families
become aware of their legal rights, assists them in finding lawyers and On 4th March 2005, Justice Sir Michael Collins in the Royal Courts of Justice
offers support in trying to recover from an experience of a system made the following statement when he was considering the case of Professor
which often leaves them feeling abused themselves. David Southall, who falsely accused Stephen Clark of murdering his son. “He did
it (accused Stephen Clark) because he formed a view and he (Prof Southall) did
what he (Prof. Southall) believed was in the best interest of the child. It is not in
is the Chairperson and was part of the
Alison Stevens any child's best interest to make an allegation against an innocent parent based
original PAIN organisation. During the late 1980s on limited information, for that child to then be removed from loving parents, that
Alison faced the loss of her own children after is in itself, abuse"
wrongly being accused of harming her son. It had "Doctors opinions are merely that - ‘opinions’. Rarely can a doctor prove his
transpired that her son was suffering from brittle diagnosis with definitive pathological tests. There may be many causes for
bones disease and that she had not caused injuries particular signs and symptoms. But, once a Doctor has made a diagnosis of non-
to her son. Luckily Alison managed to keep her accidental injury, other possible underlying causes are no longer investigated,
such as birth trauma or congenital defects."
children. She felt that without the help and support
Sue Amphlett - PAIN (Parents Against Injustice)
given to her by PAIN that she would not have
survived the ordeal. Since then Alison has “We are facing closed minds in the judiciary and no assistance from any official
campaigned tirelessly on behalf of families and source…if social services find a child in a situation where the adults are less than
lobbying MPs. She has done radio and TV interviews. perfect; they put the child in care”.
Bill Bache – Solicitor for Angela Canning Oct 2004
2. Contact us:-
“Parents who have been through the social services mill talk of hostile social
workers, biased reporting of meetings and contact sessions, failure to supply
memos and records of telephone calls on request and selection of material to
show to the court that shows birth parents in the worst light”. By email:-
Cassandra Jardine – Daily Telegraph Jan 2005
parentsagainstinjustice@hotmail.co.uk
Objectives:
alison.stevens4@tesco.net
We understand that families faced in this situation often fear the worst and all too
often are unaware of their rights and how to cope. By Telephone:-
We continue to lobby Parliament and in the course of this work have had
0116 2602855
meetings with Earl Howe among others.
Our aim is to ensure “fair play” for families caught in care proceedings. We aim to
ensure that local authorities, professionals including doctors, psychologists and
family assessment centres follow strict procedures and treat you with dignity.
Presented by:
PAIN - Parents Against Injustice
We make no judgement about your case. We accept that not all families are
innocent. We take no sides except for the child and we are committed to the
child’s/children’s best interest. However, we are only too aware of families’ rights
which are often overlooked by local authorities and family assessments.
Here to help:
If you need advice or guidance then please contact us. It may save you from the
losing the most important possessions in your life. We are happy to help.
We feel the only way we can fight this is for families to come together with their
cases. This can identify a failing in the system.
You can email your case to us. All identities must be protected and we can add
this to our website.
We need volunteers to assist us in our campaign. You too could be helping other
families in a similar situation.
Please feel free to look at our website:
http://www.parentsagainstinjustice.org.uk