This document discusses several cases involving risks related to religious or spiritual beliefs impacting child welfare. It summarizes the Climbe case where a girl was believed to be possessed and subjected to abuse and neglect. It also discusses the case of Kristy Bamu who was accused of witchcraft and brutally murdered. The document cautions that children from certain groups may be at higher risk, such as those with disabilities, albinism, or living with step-parents. It emphasizes the importance for social workers to critically examine beliefs to protect children's welfare and not make assumptions about other cultures.