Investigating Crimes Against Children
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Investigating Crime Against Children
Investigating Crimes Against Children
Children Most Vulnerable Population
Child abuse and neglect impact over 3 million children every year (Goldman & Salus, 2003).
In 2012 78.3 percent of children suffered neglect.
In 2012 18.3 percent suffered physical abuse.
In 2012 9.3 percent suffered sexual abuse.
Four Types of Maltreatment
Physical Abuse: involves an adult inflicting physical in jury to a child. Physical abuse includes punching, beating, burning, or any other harm.
Sexual abuse: involves an adult committing sexual acts on a child.
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Four Types of Maltreatment Cont…
Neglect: involves the failure of a parent or guardian to care for the needs of a child or to protect them from unnecessary harm.
Psychological abuse: is abuse that damages the emotional well being of the child. This type of abuse damages the self esteem of the child.
How Abuse and Neglect Differ
Abuse results in pain whether physical pain or mental anguish.
Neglect is a failure to meet the basic needs of the child including love, food, and shelter.
Abuse is the maltreatment of a person, both physically as well as psychologically ().
Neglect is a failure to protect a child from coming to harm.
Main Indicators for Neglect and Abuse
Physical indicators include injuries to a child. These injuries range from bruises to broken bones to burns or unusual lacerations (MCDH, 2003).
Behavioral indicators include actions, attitudes, and displays of emotion.
Indicators for Child Neglect
Lack of Clean Clothes and Food as well as unclean appearance.
No supervision by adults, always alone.
The child’s emotional needs are neglected by parent or guardian.
Child is always hungry or seeking affection from adults.
Childs healthcare needs are not fulfilled.
Indicators for Emotional Abuse
Child is not given any affection or love.
The child is called names or made to feel inferior by parent or guardian.
Severe developmental delays left untreated.
Spurning a child or the exploitation a child is an indicator of neglect.
Indicators for Physical Abuse
Bruises and Broken Bones
Scars, Bites, and Welt Marks
Lacerations and Abrasions
Fractured or Broken Bones
Indicators for Sexual Abuse
Physical indicators: Vaginal or Rectal bleeding, itching, swelling or pain in the genitals, transmitted diseases, and difficulty walking or sitting.
Behavioral indicators: withdrawn, extreme changes in behavior, promiscuity, and aggressive or disruptive behavior.
Emotional indicators: withdrawn, depressed, fear of people and places, suicidal thoughts, and fear of being left alone.
Conclusion
Neglect is a prevalent problem in America.
Understanding the facts about child abuse and making the public aware of the problem reduces this prevalent problem.
Child Abuse can be physical, mental, or sexual.
References
Child Welfare Information Gateway. (2013). What is child abuse and neglect? Recognizing the signs and symptoms. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Bureau
Monroe County Department of Human. (2003). What Are the Indicators of Possible Child Abuse and Neglect? Retrieved June 2, 2014 from http://www.dorightbykids.org/how-do-i-recognize-child-abuse-and-neglect/what-are-the-indicators-of-possible-child-abuse-and-neglect
Goldman, J. & Salus, M. (2003). A Coordinated Response to Child Abuse and Neglect: The Foundation for Practice. Retrieved June 2, 2014 https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/usermanuals/foundation/foundationc.cfm
