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According to Blending Perspectives and Building Common Ground (1999), “Child abuse and neglect is a widespread problem in American society.  A child of any age, sex, race, religion and socioeconomic background can fall victim to maltreatment, which may include both acts of commission and those of omission” (para. 1).

Nature and History of Child Abuse (Blending Perspective and Building Common Ground, 1999).

Physical and Sexual Abuse

Bruises and Fractures

Intercourse and Rape

Child Neglect and Emotional Maltreatment (Blending Perspective and Building Common Ground, 1999).

1. Physical and Educational Neglect

Terrorizing a Child and Scapegoating

Effects of the Issue on Society

Physical - Injuries

1. Brain Injuries

Bruises, Welts, Lacerations, and Burns

Disabilities

Psychological and Behavioral

1. Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, and Self-Harm (e.g. suicide, cutting)

Cognitive Development – problem solving, verbal abilities, and decision-making

Poor School Performance, Relationships, and Self-Esteem

Two Elements of Persuasion

Education and Communication

1. Education on what to look for

Open communication with someone you trust

Credibility

1. Credibility of those educating

Exercise the ability to be trustworthy

IV. Strategy Implication

A. Intervention

1. Emphasis on outreach & community

2. Goal to relieve the acute symptoms of stress & restore healthy living environment

3. Risk assessment & screening

4. Proper discussion of the abusive events and remedial measures

B. Prevention

1. Target & serve at-risk families by carrying out comprehensive family assessment

2. Establish trust & healthy alliance with at-risk families

3. Establish & utilize an empowerment based practice

4. Ascertain developmental needs are met

Conclusion

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Refernces

Blending Perspectives and Building Common Ground. (1999). The Nature of Child Maltreatment. Retrieved from http://aspe.hhs.gov/hsp/subabuse99/chap3.htm