INTRODUCTION
How do you report child abuse? What happens after the abuse gets noticed? Why does this happen in today's society? These are all questions we want to be answered and with the right information. Who knows, we could save a child's life. We all know or have met somebody who has been a victim of child abuse, we may just not know it. I am the expert because research shows that in 2015, seven million child abuse reports were filed, which is quite a jump from the six million in 2014, according to American SPCC, a child abuse statistics website. The problem is, too many children are getting hurt by this act of abuse known as the ”Youth Killer”. In order to control this “Youth Killer,” we need to teach people every sign of child abuse
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Another way to solve this is to teach new parents ways to discipline a child without damaging their self-esteem. The last way to solve this problem is to teach people the signs of the four kinds of child abuse so the abuse will be noticed faster and the child might go through less pain. Although these are all great solutions there is one that gets the job done faster, teaching people the many signs of child abuse. This is the best way to stop this "Killer " because if people know the signs you may be able to end the pain before it is too late. For example, if a child was being physically abused, they either will be on the lookout for the abuser or they will have bruises and welts on their body (According To Petiet...). This means that people will know when to report cases to Child Protection Services. This solution can happen by making new families go to counseling and learn the signs of child abuse and how not to mistreat their …show more content…
Step 4: Finally, learn how to calmly talk to the child when they have done something wrong during the last session.
This will most likely need a huge amount of human effort because first, it would have to become a law and that can take a long time also the cost of meeting with a social worker might have to go down because maybe some parents need more sessions than others. Although this could take a lot of work, in the end, it is all worth it.
VISUALIZATION
Imagine a world where adults and children could get along without there being a “Youth Killer” on the loose. Once my solution is in effect people will know what physical, sexual, emotional abuse and neglect are and know the signs and symptoms of them. Child abuse rates will be expected to fall down dramatically because families are learning how to better discipline their child and learning how to appropriately use their money, however, this “Killer” will not be completely wiped out but the rates will shrink dramatically. This result could take many years to come, this is because it would have to become a law which could be a long process, but also if there will be an increasing need for social workers around the world because there are many new parents every day. Additional benefits include families get getting along better also more happiness because of less stress or
Since the case of Mary Ellen Wilson in 1874, child abuse has seen it’s share of light in published news. It is disheartening to read countless stories of future generations being harmed to the extent of psychological damage or even death. Child abuse as a whole has been addressed multiple times in various news blogs, however, nothing has been done to work towards abolishing it at a larger level. The future of America is in jeopardy based on the level of abuse that children endure. Childhelp states that approximately 5 children die every day at the hands of child abuse. America struggles to find equality, and by bystanding the stripping of its youth, continual prolonging is inevitable. Raising this nation’s children in means of nurturing and care is the first step to uplifting America as a whole. In 2012 alone, 1593 of America’s children died at the hands of child abuse, 70.3% of which were younger than the age of three (Safe Horizon). In order to prevent further child abuse, the American government should address stricter child protection laws, psychological stability, and an increase the recognition of those that have released their stories.
Child abuse is a serious crime, that if violated can come with many consequences, and rules. Reporting child abuse is a mandatory law enacted in 1978 (but amended many times) stating that people must report child abuse immediately1. This law was created to identify children that are victims of child abuse. Relating to the law the Department of Human Services has responsibility to access and investigate suspected child abuse. "Each year Department of Human Services investigators conduct 20,000 investigations involving 30,000 children (in the state of California).2" There are a lot of cases reported each year, involving innocent children, abused by their parents. Although there are thousands of cases reported each year, thousands go unreported. "Child abuse has serious consequences which may remain as indelible pain throughout the victims lifetime3" Child abuse can have permanent negative affects on the child, permanent affects that the child will never forget. The abuse can also bring a better side to the child, making the child wanting to be more independent. Child abuse is very common, and can affect any child of any race, color or religion.
Many children on the world are not be treated well by the society and might also suffer domestic or community violence. If the verbal or physical violence it is not treated at time these children can fell into agony making them
Within the last few decades there has been an increase in public awareness concerning child sexual abuse. Child abuse is defined as intentional acts that result in physical or emotional harming. However most people don’t understand that there are different forms a child abuse; they include physical, neglect, and sexual abuse. Child abuse is widespread, one that most topics people would rather not think about. For the longest time individuals have been in denial because it’s easier when everyone believes that they live in a perfect world.
Child abuse is an issue in every state, every country, worldwide. There is no place that is immune to child abuse. This being stated they need better policies in place regarding the education on child abuse. Many people have many different opinions on how to lessen the amount of child abuse that goes on in this country, however many of them focus on stricter punishment for the abuser’s (Hmurovich, 2009). However, they know that stricter punishment will not lessen the amount of child abuse; it would truly have little to no impact on...
Child abuse in America is an ongoing problem and something needs to be done. There are approximately one million children abused annually in the United States. (Table 339) Cases of child abuse and neglect are reported every ten seconds, and researchers believe that there’s three times that amount that goes unnoticed. (Child Abuse: Know the Signs and Stop the Violence Against Children.) Something needs to be done for these children who are too weak and too powerless to help themselves.
Child abuse has been throughout the United States from the early 1870s up to this day. The question is what can we do as a whole to prevent it from continuing. We have thought of organizations to programs to speaking out of what has developed through time and seen remarkable results. "While some children die of neglect and abuse, most victims survive with psychic scars that stay with them throughout their lives." (Grapes). Ask yourself, are you the one with courage willing to speak up against such a harsh state or will you stand back and not strive for what is the righteous choice.
Research has proven that the statistics of child abuse have risen worldwide. In the United States alone they were over 1,000 child fatalities due to child abuse in 2002(Child). In 2004, The US Department of Health and Human Services estimate that 872,000 children were determined US victims of child abuse. Approximately 17.5 percent of the maltreatment victims were physically abused(Hmurovich). Every year, there are approximately three million children that are involved in cases of child abuse. Of that, about twenty-five percent are just cases of physical abuse(Lansford). The number of abused or neglected children that are killed each year went from 798 in 1985 to 1,185 in 1996(Bean Child). Child abuse is one of the five leading cause of childhood death in the United States. Although there are so many reported cases of abuse, no one will ever know with certainty how many children have or are being abused(Mankiller). Every year, child-protection agencies receive three million referrals of child abuse or neglect involving six million children. The majority of children abused are younger tha...
To predict if a child will be abused is impossible to tell, however there are studies that have compiled a composite of families in which child abuse can potentially occur. According to a maltreatment fact sheet maintained by the CDC, families at risk are those with a disabled child, domestic violence, family economic disadvantages, substance abuse, parents young in age, mental health conditions, or a violent environment. So what has the government done already to stop the spread of this inhuman act? Since the first incident that exposed child abuse in 1874, involving 9 year old Mary Ellen Wilson, citizens and government officials partnered starting societies and foster care systems that prevented the cruelty of children. The struggle with funding and finding adequate caretakers proved to be factors which currently affects relief efforts.
Child abuse in general is quite complex and at the same time one of the most challenging social issue facing people all around the USA. Child abuse cases have been recorded in all the states of the USA. The cases occur in all areas be it cities, small towns, suburbs, and even in rural areas. The vice also happens in all types of families regardless of the ethnic origin of the family or the even family income (UNICEF, 2015). It is thus important that effort is put into reducing cases of child abuse.
People need to be more informed about different forms of violence and abuse problems in society in order to know when to report unacceptable behavior. Too often things are unreported or undetected due to people being unaware on what to do leaving children in an inadequate situation. Several key people in communities like teachers, physicians, dentists, hospitals, or daycares are mandated reporters where they are obligated to observe the well-being of each child and report misbehavior if necessary. Recently, there has been a jump in violent behavior reports due to changes in legislation and a shift in attitudes of the general public on the harmful effects of children (Lavergne et al., 2011). Child Protective Services can step in to provide different resources or help groups to help the family to get back on their feet. Some of the services are shelter services, counseling, family violence centers, and temporary emergency care. The temporary emergency center like the Children’s Haven is a safe neutral location for children to go while families are experiencing crisis. Law enforcement can decide to place children from violence or substance abuse situations in a neutral setting until a foster care has enough openings for every child to be placed together. Temporary emergency centers can also provide support for parents undergoing traumatic situations for instance if a mother is trying
When the topic of abuse comes up, many different forms of abuse pop into individuals heads. Whether its Physical abuse, sexual abuse, verbal abuse or even drug abuse, the list just keeps going. Now take all those different forms abuse and imagine them happening in a family. A father physically abusing his children, a mother verbally berating her daughter about her body image, a child growing up in fear. According to the research by David Wolfe in the Journal of Consulting and clinical Psychology, that the number of children that have suffered a physical injury due to physical abuse is between 1.4 and 1.9 million annually. With such a high number of physical abuse happening to children, one can imagine how high the number of all the
Thus, even though many people and agencies outside try to address and investigate, there is no direct way to address and prevent the issues. As mentioned above, poverty, isolation and other factors are causes of child abuse, we should address the main causes to truly prevent and remove child abuse. The most adequate countermeasure is to make society with parents with money, time and emotional resources to spare. In other words, it is important that we make sure that the society that is parents is able to have enough money, time, and healthy mental health. It is also essential to help parents.
I love that this was put into perspective in a couples life. I find it a good way to explain comparative advantages as well as opportunity cost. I feel that many people do not know the value of there own time. A line that really spoke out to me in this article was when it referred to this concept being similar to a student loan. I have the argument many times with my friends that if they went to school and invested in their future they should be able to pay off their student loans. I can relate to this article very much. Im a very young mom of a two year old little girl. I am in school and am a nanny for two different families. My daughter is in school 5 days a week while I nanny and do school work. If I was trying to save money I could keep
Child abuse is one of the highest growing social problems in the United States. A social problem is, “a condition that a significant number of people believe to be a problem. A condition in which there is a sizable difference between the ideals of a society and its actual achievements” (Coleman et al. 2006:2). However, society has changed the way it views the issue, and is working towards finding a solution to this awful problem. Child abuse encompasses four main areas: physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect. Child abuse is considered a sociological phenomenon because it is a learned behavior. Learning the social patterns as to why people abuse will give a better understanding to its reasons, and also the development of society in the way that it views children. 3.6 million children were victims of abuse in the year 2006. Sixty four percent were victims of neglect, sixteen percent suffered from physical abuse, and eight percent were sexually abused. Also in 2006, 1,530 children died as a result of abuse; an average of four children everyday (Child Welfare Information Gateway 2008).