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¶ … child abuse and reporting protocols describes in detail federal and state definitions, as well as the professions legally obliged to report. Definitions of child abuse include child neglect as well as sexual abuse. However, in the state of New York there are separate categories of abuse based on severity, with abuse being at the top of the hierarchy, followed by neglect. Emotional abuse is also covered. A large portion of the lecture is about how to recognize child abuse, and especially on how to report it because there are legal as well as ethical obligations to do so. However, the lecture also discusses various types of abuse, the causes of abuse such as addiction, and the impact of abuse on the children.
Prior to the lecture, I did not know how many professions were legally obliged to report child abuse. I also did not know the exact protocols for reporting, and had been previously intimidated because of the bureaucratic nature of state and federal institutions. Written reports and other formal documents are required for processing. I did not previously realize the direct and indirect societal consequences of abuse. After this lecture, I feel much more empowered and confident in my ability to intervene. The decision to intervene is sometimes difficult, especially when it is clear the child's life will be temporarily disrupted or when the parent was someone who is well-known or trusted in the community.
The signs of potential abuse must be taken seriously. However, signs like low self-esteem or aggressive behavior are not always signs of abuse. Physical abuse is much easier to detect, considering the presence of bruising or fractures, versus emotional or sexual abuse. The social worker needs to remain vigilant if a child's behavior is disruptive or out of the ordinary, without jumping to unnecessary conclusions. For example, a child who is being demanding or irritable might be abused, or the child might simply need extra discipline and is trying to get attention. With regards to reporting, maintaining a balance is necessary. On the one hand, it is important to recognize and report abuse. On the other hand, it is important to investigate the situation as thoroughly as possible to avoid false accusations.
Child Abuse Pastor's Responsibilities with Child Abuse Comment by Sabina: Pastor's Responsibilities with Child Abuse It is important for pastors and youth pastors to become familiarized with the child abuse laws in the state in which they serve. Many youth pastors encounter child abuse in their service to their church, and there are specific guidelines that should be followed for reporting child abuse. Failure to report child abuse can result in criminal prosecution for
Diversity and Child Abuse Prevention Diversity and How Child Abuse in Handled in New York Compared to Other Countries There is developing debate regarding the suitable combination of programs and polices needed to react to concerns of child abuse and neglect. Child neglect and abuse hold significant effects for prospective health and mental health of a child. As a result, it is imperative to comprehend connections among different forms of maltreatment, family
E., "Christian Choate was 13 years old when he died two years ago in a dog cage and was buried in a plastic bag near an Indiana trailer park" and "They also believe Christian's father, who led police to the grave, had for years beaten the boy and kept him in a cage") in an effort to alert readers to the problem of child abuse and neglect at the national
Preventing child abuse is a top priority for social service agencies, families, teachers, and others in the community. Certainly it is a top priority for government agencies and law enforcement as well. This paper reviews and critiques the importance of taking those actions that prevent a child from being maltreated in any number of ways; the paper also reviews the statistics relating to child abuse, and provides information on how
Figure 1 portrays three of the scenes 20/20 presented March 15, 2010. Figure 1: Heather, Rachel, and Unnamed Girl in 20/20 Program (adapted from Stossel, 2010). Statement of the Problem For any individual, the death of a family member, friend, parent or sibling may often be overwhelming. For adolescents, the death of person close to them may prove much more traumatic as it can disrupt adolescent development. Diana Mahoney (2008), with the
Moreover, it is unclear whether Jim has attempted to reestablish any meaningful contact with his children; rather, his entire focus has been on becoming a better person. While there is certainly nothing wrong with that goal in and of itself (it is, after all, a universal human quality), he appears to have pursued this goal to the total exclusion of making any substantive reparations to his family. Finally, it is