have been taking place‚ such as child abuse. Although it is not often spoken of in the United States‚ child abuse continues to be one of the growing social problems of the country‚ keeping in mind the number of children who end up in protective services each year is increasing. Usually sexual abuse and physical abuse of adults is given more attention‚ compared to child abuse. It is proven that neglecting along with emotional mistreatment is also facets of child abuse. As we are getting more educated
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Child Abuse and Neglect Shalimar White YVCC Almost one in every hundred children gets abused in the United States‚ and it happens every day. Child abuse is when a child is physically‚ sexually‚ emotionally‚ and mentally abused. Sexual exploitation‚ neglect‚ abandonment‚ and maltreatment are also forms of abuse. Physical abuse includes but not limited to‚ throwing kicking‚ burning‚ or cutting a child. Striking them with a closed fist; shaking them when they are under the age of three‚ interfering
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facing a lot of child neglect and abuse. Child abuse is a major problem for the United states and many other countries children everywhere. Everyone gives an equal opportunity to do as they please‚ but as children are constantly being abused is they receive the exact same opportunity. Our children are the key and success of this country. The future of America relies on the children of today‚ so if we continue to let this happen many children get abused‚ we could miss out on a child finding the cure
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In today’s society violence and abuse have become a huge problem. It can be mental or physical abuse. Abuse can happen in any kind of relationship: boyfriend/girlfriend‚ parent/child‚ or employer/employee. The one area of abuse caught my eye is foster parents abusing foster children. This past year I know of some personal cases where the foster parents abused the foster children and have even killed one. In the journal “Confidentiality Act to Shield Abuse in Foster Care” it states‚ “As Miguel’s brain
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doctor‚ Cornelia Wilbur. Shirley Mason is a woman that grew up in Minnesota as an only child. According to people who knew Mason ’s family in Dodge Center‚ Shirley ’s mother controlled her with strict discipline‚ abuse and bizarre behavior. Shirley ’s grandmother and father were known to be kind to her‚ but unable to do anything about her mother ’s abuse. During the 1920 ’s and 30 ’s nothing was done about abuse‚ everything was kept quiet (hear no evil‚ see no evil). The family was Seventh-day Adventist
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sexual assault.” Sexual abuse is molestation. It is unwanted sexual behavior by one person upon another. It can happen to anyone. No matter what sex or age. 44 percent are under the age of 18 years old and 80% are under 30 years old. There is child sexual abuse‚ spousal sexual abuse and more. When it happens immediately it is called sexual assault. The offender is the molester. There are so many signs of sexual abuse that you probably wouldn’t think of. Child sexual abuse is defined by medem. Its
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hears the word “abuse” they immediately think of the physical aspects. However‚ there are many more characteristics that define this word when it comes to domestic child abuse. Children of every gender‚ ethnicity‚ race‚ age group‚ and socioeconomic status are at risk of any type of child abuse (Child Sexual Abuse). Due to the fact that most people do not know anything about child abuse‚ except for the visible‚ physical parts‚ they do not think about the other two most common forms of abuse. This brings
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A major problem that is rising in America is Child abuse. We need to work together as a community‚ to come up with a resolution. People need to report suspected abuse in the first place. On the contrary‚ someone may witness violence as it happens‚ fear of retaliation prevent them from calling the police or social worker. By the same token‚ someone may feel that it is best for the child to report abuse. However‚ may not say anything as a result of guilt and embarrassment. Nevertheless‚ these emotions
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bell rings and Lucy rushes to her soccer practice‚ thinking about all the work she has to do when she gets home. Practice soon ends and Lucy gets home exhausted but knowing that she has lots of work to do. An AP United States History test‚ an English essay‚ and math homework. After hours of long‚ hard work Lucy collapses at midnight exhausted by her long hard day and groaning realizing she has another long day tomorrow. This is the life of a normal student in high school. Many students get so much work
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Two ethical and legal issues arising from working with children is Confidentiality and reporting abuse /neglect. Although‚ it may seem that one issue is more serious than the other‚ both can become for challenging when counselors are involved with services to minors. In spite of the difficult challenges it may be‚ working with theses particular group of clients. Often times it may appear ambiguous‚ or ill-defined‚ following ethical codes and legal statutes are crucial. Confidentiality Laws in each
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