Child abusers is a common problem all over the world. "Child abuse is the mistreatment of children by a parent or other adult‚" says Tollefsen (2013). Tollefson then adds‚ "Child abuse is one of the most severe childhood problems‚" (2013). Child abuse can occur across socioeconomic‚ religious‚ ethnic and educational backgrounds. Two of the most common types of child abuse are physical abuse and emotional abuse. As a result of child abuse more than five children die each day‚ on average. “Approximately
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Gomez 28 November 2012 ESL 34X Prevent Child Abuse Are we doing enough to prevent child abuse? Is the government and social services doing the right things to prevent child abuse? Children are suffering from a national epidemic of child abuse and neglected. “According to a report in May 2010 from United States Department of Health & Human Services‚ Administration for Children & Families‚ approximately 772‚000 children were found to be victim of child maltreatment in 2008; 71.1% suffered neglect;
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“You are as dumb as a doorknob”‚ “You will never be smart.” These are just a couple of the harsh phrases I was told during my childhood. Along with the mental abuse‚ there was also physical abuse. My dad was never around when I was younger because he was always traveling for work‚ or he didn’t come home until late at night. My mom was verbally and physically abusive during the day‚ then when my dad came home‚ my mom would tell him made up stuff that happened during the day. This would result in a
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growing tide of Child Abuse which has reached epidemic proportion with three million cases reported annually‚ by educating the general population on what is actually
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The Effects of Child Abuse on Juvenile Delinquency Tyshenia Gavin Virginia State University Dr. Hodgson Abstract This literature review explores existing literature and scholarship that outlines the effects of early child abuse (2-8 years old) on future acts of delinquency. Literature suggests that a correlation exists between the effects of child abuse and delinquency. Common problematic behaviors are socialization changes and learning abilities from
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An example of political discourse which addresses the social issue of child abuse are these political cartoons shown above. This form of political discourse addresses child abuse as a social problem within the institution of family. The first cartoon illustrates the magnitude that child abuse can reach. For example‚ the cartoon says “Growing up in an abusive house mangles the soul. You have been formed in an environment that guarantees you will forever see yourself hardened into a shameful‚ distorted
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A child is an innocent figure only looking for love and care from those around them. No one can ever imagine that the lives of children are put in danger everyday. Child abuse is commonly known for physical marks such as bruises or broken bones. It is obvious that some marks are not from falling off a bike and those are the signs that appear that something is wrong with the child. According to the Florida Statue‚ abuse means any willful act or threatened act that results in any physical‚ mental‚
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Many mothers and fathers think that after birth‚ alcoholism no longer has an effect on their child’s life. It may be true that abstaining from the use of alcohol during the pregnancy will prevent the child from birth defects and physical harm before the birth. However‚ many alcoholic parents neglect to consider is that their abuse or dependency on alcohol can disrupt their children after delivery. Eiden‚ Edwards and Leonard (2004) report that there is an increase in the "likelihood of early behavior
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Animal and child abuse is reported every 10 seconds. However‚ many people in the United States suffer some kind of abuse and it could happen to the least expected ones. Abuse types can vary‚ it can be physical or emotional. Abuse doesn’t only affect humans but also animals. Abuse is a cycle that repeats itself but over the years if it gets it can lead to more serious problems. Abuse happens in the places least expected‚ for example‚ nursing homes‚ orphanages‚ and in "happy" relationships. Animals
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Child Abuse and the Impact on Adolescent Development Self-Reported Abuse History and Adolescent Problem Behaviors. I. Antisocial and Suicidal Behaviors The purpose of this study was to examine physical abuse‚ sexual abuse and the effects on adolescent behavior. The study was conducted through a questionnaire distributed to 4‚790 students in grades 8‚ 10‚and 12 in Washington State public schools. The questionnaire addressed a variety of student health risk behaviors. The questionnaire asked
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