problems in the American society‚ child abuse is one of the most devastating issues that result in people‚ and more specifically children‚ with a traumatized past‚ shattered dreams‚ and more often than not‚ fatal consequences. National statistics on child abuse reports just about five deaths a day among neglected and abused children. According to a 2009 statistics‚ there were 1‚770 deaths reported as a consequence of child abuse and neglect. The issue of child abuse and neglect is a crucial one‚ as
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Child abuse is any emotional‚ sexual‚ or physical mistreatment‚ as well as neglect of a child. Some countries may vary in their definition of the term. In the USA. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) defines child abuse as " child maltreatment as any act or series of acts of commission or omission by a parent or other caregiver that results in harm‚ potential for harm‚ or threat of harm to a child". A UK guidance Working Together to Safeguard Children 2010 (1.33-1.36) says that
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Child Abuse and Neglect through Church and Social Service April 21‚ 2013 One of the major problems which faces societies in our days is child abuse and neglect. This problem has always existed‚ but it is now that scientists are beginning to discover the disastrous results that it leads to. Neglect and abuse are the same‚ expect in one major difference. While the damage is not intended in the cases of neglect‚ it is intended in the cases of abuse (Griffin‚ 1992). By definition‚ neglect
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Different kinds of child abuse. 2.1. Physical abuse Physical abuse is the most recognised type of abuse‚ because the consequences‚ like broken bones‚ burns‚ bites‚ bruises and brain damages are often visible. But many injuries look like the result of everyday accidents and abusers use this fact to avoid suspicion. To decide if an injury is the result of physical abuse or not‚ you have to think of some factors: - Is this the first time the child has suffered from this injury? - Is the explanation
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PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING Introduction Child abuse is a phenomenon that has a long history and exists in various Cultures. Most countries have policies and programs that have the purpose of contributing to the well being of children‚ including preventing and reducing the risk of child abuses in many cases of child maltreatment‚ such policies and programs are sufficient and further maltreatment is not reported. Under the Presidential Decree no. 603‚ the child is one of the most important assets of
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out of 601.4 children were victims of child abuse‚ 2.34 children out of one hundred thousand die from injuries relating to their abuse‚ a third of all girls and a sixth of all boys are sexually abused before age 17‚ every ten seconds a child is abused‚ killed or raped in the United States‚ today up to five children will die from abuse or neglect‚ today six children will commit suicide (Unites States Children Bureau‚ 2010). There are various types of child abuse that come with different affects‚ signs
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Cause of child abuse labour Child labor alludes to the practice of employing children full-time in industries‚ often under dangerous and unhealthy conditions. The practice still prevails in developing countries‚ glaring examples being countries in Africa‚ south-east Asia‚ and Latin America. Many children across the globe lose their childhood working in hazardous conditions with meager pays. It is a law in all countries that the stipulated age of employment should be such that the child can finish
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Child Abuse . Definition "Child abuse" can be defined as causing or permitting any harmful or offensive contact on a child’s body; and‚ any communication or transaction of any kind which humiliates‚ shames‚ or frightens the child. Some child development experts go a bit further‚ and define child abuse as any act or omission‚ which fails to nurture or in the upbringing of the children. The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act defines child abuse and neglect as: “at a minimum‚ any recent
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Child maltreatment in the United States affects many children. There is much confusion over the universal definition of the maltreatment of children under the age of 18. Some classify maltreatment as child abuse‚ while others classify it as neglect. State laws and statutes seem to add to this confusion as there is no one universal definition that is shared between the 50 states. Each state has their own definition of what constitutes as the maltreatment of a child. Sometimes the statutes and laws
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Doug mikel Child Abuse Sociology 111 Tues./Thurs. 8a-9:15a Tina Harrell 9/21/2014 Imagine living a life you fear‚ one you have to keep a secret. Always pretending to be happy and carefree when deep down thinking‚ "Please don ’t let this day be the last." Living in a house where painful marks and scars are hidden by long sleeves‚ and jeans. Looking over your shoulder wondering when the next assault is going to be. “Almost five children die every day as a result of child abuse. More than three
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