Child Abuse and Neglect
Abstract This paper will discuss child abuse and neglect and the lasting effects left on a child. The main types of abuse and neglect explained are emotional abuse, psychological abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse, medical neglect, educational neglect, emotional neglect, and physical neglect. Included are some warning signs of these different types of abuse and neglect and the legal definitions of each. It is important to understand that all of these forms of abuse and neglect are different and contain varying symptoms, signs, and effects. In addition, the paper discusses suggestions on how to mediate some of these forms of abuse and neglect, including better reporting programs and better parental education. With each different form of abuse and neglect children are left with a multitude of problems and obstacles to face in the future. Throughout the paper and use of statistics, it is evident that child abuse and neglect is a much more serious problem than most of the public is aware.
Child Abuse and Neglect
A Review of the Literature Between 1,460 and 2,555 children die every year due to child abuse and neglect; meaning that on average, between four and seven children die daily. In a classroom of 20 children, 13 will have been abused or neglected (Childhelp, 2013). These statistics should be shocking to anyone. Child abuse and neglect is an extremely understated problem in American society. The federal definition of child abuse and neglect is “any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker that results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse, or exploitation” or “an act or failure to act that presents an imminent risk of serious harm” (Gosselin, 2009, p. 93). Although this is the set definition, there can be different variations of it depending on specific state laws. Child abuse and neglect occur in many varying forms and do not always appear in the same manner. Some types
Child Abuse and Neglect
A Review of the Literature Between 1,460 and 2,555 children die every year due to child abuse and neglect; meaning that on average, between four and seven children die daily. In a classroom of 20 children, 13 will have been abused or neglected (Childhelp, 2013). These statistics should be shocking to anyone. Child abuse and neglect is an extremely understated problem in American society. The federal definition of child abuse and neglect is “any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker that results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse, or exploitation” or “an act or failure to act that presents an imminent risk of serious harm” (Gosselin, 2009, p. 93). Although this is the set definition, there can be different variations of it depending on specific state laws. Child abuse and neglect occur in many varying forms and do not always appear in the same manner. Some types
Cited: American Humane Association. (2013). Child Neglect. Retrieved from http://www.american