Child Abuse
Villanueva 1
Recognizing and Responding to Child Abuse
Nursing 32 – Pediatric Clinical
Instructor Gwen Green-Brown
Nursing Research Article
Villanueva 2
Erika Villanueva
February 17, 2008
Nursing 32 – Pediatrics Clinical
Nursing Research Article
Gwen Green-Brown
Recognizing and Responding to Child Abuse
Childhood abuse occurs nationwide among a variety of races and ethnicities. It affects several children emotionally, physically, psychologically, and sexually. According to the article How to Recognize and Respond to Child Abuse, “Anyone under age 18 who 's been neglected or abused by a parent or someone responsible for his care is considered a victim of child abuse” (Mulryan, Cathers, Fagin). This article explains the different types of child abuse, the behaviors abused children exhibit, recognizing abused children, and reporting and preventing childhood abuse in families and communities. The method this article used to explain childhood abuse was by defining the different types of abuse, the behaviors associated with each abuse, and ways to report the abuse and help the abused children. The result found in the article was the behaviors and characteristics abused children displayed when being seen by neighbors, those close to the abused or health care workers. The individuals found abusing children were typically parents or caregivers of the child. Child abuse can be prevented in a variety of ways. Educating children, teenagers, and new parents about abuse can help prevent or stop child abuse. Offering physical, emotional, and psychological support to the affected children are other ways to help children recover from such a traumatic experience. The article has found a couple agencies in which child abuse can be further explained and how to report such cases. The
Villanueva 3 article, also, points out common behaviors and characteristics to look out for when
Recognizing and Responding to Child Abuse
Nursing 32 – Pediatric Clinical
Instructor Gwen Green-Brown
Nursing Research Article
Villanueva 2
Erika Villanueva
February 17, 2008
Nursing 32 – Pediatrics Clinical
Nursing Research Article
Gwen Green-Brown
Recognizing and Responding to Child Abuse
Childhood abuse occurs nationwide among a variety of races and ethnicities. It affects several children emotionally, physically, psychologically, and sexually. According to the article How to Recognize and Respond to Child Abuse, “Anyone under age 18 who 's been neglected or abused by a parent or someone responsible for his care is considered a victim of child abuse” (Mulryan, Cathers, Fagin). This article explains the different types of child abuse, the behaviors abused children exhibit, recognizing abused children, and reporting and preventing childhood abuse in families and communities. The method this article used to explain childhood abuse was by defining the different types of abuse, the behaviors associated with each abuse, and ways to report the abuse and help the abused children. The result found in the article was the behaviors and characteristics abused children displayed when being seen by neighbors, those close to the abused or health care workers. The individuals found abusing children were typically parents or caregivers of the child. Child abuse can be prevented in a variety of ways. Educating children, teenagers, and new parents about abuse can help prevent or stop child abuse. Offering physical, emotional, and psychological support to the affected children are other ways to help children recover from such a traumatic experience. The article has found a couple agencies in which child abuse can be further explained and how to report such cases. The
Villanueva 3 article, also, points out common behaviors and characteristics to look out for when
Cited: Mulryan, RN, MSN, Kathleen; Cathers, MSW, Patricia; Fagin, MS, Alane. “How to Recognize and Respond to Child Abuse”. Helping Abuse Victims: Combating Elder Abuse, Child Abuse and Domestic Violence. Nursing 2004. Vol. 34 Number 10. Pages 52-55. Retrieved February 14, 2008 from, http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=529009