Potential Child Welfare Issues

In this assignment, I have the opportunity to thoughtful answer fives questions. It is indicated that there is potential child welfare issues that are present through reading Callie’s story and Brain’s story. Therefore, it is indicated that the first one is that there is potential neglect because from the case study it states that Callie and the children sleep in the unfinished basement. It is indicated that neglect can be defined as any serious act by a person having the care of a child that, within the bounds of cultural tradition, constitutes a failure to provide conditions that are essential for the healthy physical and emotional development of a child (Blue Knot Foundation 2017). Therefore, neglect refers to circumstances when a parent
The second one for potential child welfare issues is that while Callie is at work, her sister named Brenda watches the children most of the time, however, Brenda’s 14 year old male son is left in charge when Callie’s sister cannot watch the children. Therefore, it is indicated that there is potential neglect because it is a big responsible and task for a 14 year old to take care of children. The third potential issue of child welfare issues is that it states in the case study, that Derrick said “He doesn’t like what his cousin does to him” and when asked to explain, he withdraws emotionally and physically. Therefore, it is indicated that there is potential sexual abuse. It is indicated that child sexual abuse describes any incident in an adult, adolescent or child uses their power and authority to engage a minor in a sexual act, or exposes the minor to inappropriate sexual behaviour or material (Blue Knot Foundation 2017). Therefore, a person may sexually abuse a child using threats and physical force, but sexual abuse often involves subtle forms of
Emotionally abused children are often feeling unhappy, frightened and distressed, behave aggressively and antisocially or too maturely for their age, experience difficulties with school attendance and achievement, find it hard to make friends, show signs of physical neglect and malnourishment, experience incontinence and mysterious pains (Blue Knot Foundation 2017). Also in the case study the sixth risk of child abuse is, Derrick had been frequently complaining about the new school, demonstrated sadness and frustration with his current situation, showed withdrawal behavior with teacher and his peers, and demonstrated declining academic achievement compared to his previous school’s reports. Therefore there is indication of potential emotional abuse. The seventh risk of child abuse is, Derrick has not attempted to make any friends at the school and his peers had pretty much given up trying. Therefore, there is potential risk of emotional abuse because of the dramatic change of behavior of Derrick and there indication that his emotional needs are not being