Child Abuse
CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT EFFECTS TOWARDS CHILDREN
Abstact
Child abuse is not a new situation or cases occured. It happens all around the world and the case of child abuse is not something that we should take it lightly. Even though many action have been taken by the government and reponsible institutions, cases of child abuse keep increasing. Hence, it should be taken seriously and provide the way to protect the victim and to prevent it from happening. The imposed of law toward the child abuse cannot fully prevent the abuser from doing the unhumanitarian behavior. Child neglection also another serious phenomenon that show an increasing rates all over the world. The neglection from the parents might leads to many social problems such as violent child, aggresive behavior, vandalism, free sex, alcoholic and drugs addict.
Key word : Child abuse and neglect, impacts, protection.
1.0 Introduction
Problem Statement
Child abuse and neglect is a social and public health problem in Malaysia, as well as a children’s rights issue. Abuse and neglect can lead to a wide range of adverse consequences for children and young people. Child abuse and violence are of global concern and have been an issue long outstanding (Afridah, 2012). Children are crucial part of society, which are the country asset and the essence of future development. In 2008, there were 10.5 million (39.2%) children out 27.7 million of Malaysia population (Noremy et. al, 2012).
Research Questions * What are the possible effects of child abuse? * Is there any relationship between different types of maltreatment with the consequences in childhood and adolescence?
Research Objectives * To indicate the possible effects of child abuse and neglect. * To explore whether different types of maltreatment are associated with specific adverse consequences in childhood and adolescence.
2.0 Literature Review
2.1 Introduction
Child abuse and neglect can affect all domains of development
Abstact
Child abuse is not a new situation or cases occured. It happens all around the world and the case of child abuse is not something that we should take it lightly. Even though many action have been taken by the government and reponsible institutions, cases of child abuse keep increasing. Hence, it should be taken seriously and provide the way to protect the victim and to prevent it from happening. The imposed of law toward the child abuse cannot fully prevent the abuser from doing the unhumanitarian behavior. Child neglection also another serious phenomenon that show an increasing rates all over the world. The neglection from the parents might leads to many social problems such as violent child, aggresive behavior, vandalism, free sex, alcoholic and drugs addict.
Key word : Child abuse and neglect, impacts, protection.
1.0 Introduction
Problem Statement
Child abuse and neglect is a social and public health problem in Malaysia, as well as a children’s rights issue. Abuse and neglect can lead to a wide range of adverse consequences for children and young people. Child abuse and violence are of global concern and have been an issue long outstanding (Afridah, 2012). Children are crucial part of society, which are the country asset and the essence of future development. In 2008, there were 10.5 million (39.2%) children out 27.7 million of Malaysia population (Noremy et. al, 2012).
Research Questions * What are the possible effects of child abuse? * Is there any relationship between different types of maltreatment with the consequences in childhood and adolescence?
Research Objectives * To indicate the possible effects of child abuse and neglect. * To explore whether different types of maltreatment are associated with specific adverse consequences in childhood and adolescence.
2.0 Literature Review
2.1 Introduction
Child abuse and neglect can affect all domains of development