Social Policies Analysis

Annotated Bibliography

Author Note

This paper is being submitted on November 8, 2016 for Samantha HS5402 Social Change & Public Policy course.

Annotated Bibliography

Child Abuse Child abuse is when a parent or caregiver, whether through action or failing to act, causes injury, death, emotional harm or risk of serious harm to a child. Social services helps these children and let them know that they are not alone and they are there to help them get through this situation that they are facing. Children face different situations every day and individuals who are child care providers or educators comfort children who face issues like child abuse. Children who face child abuse are affected and they have to get counseling or talk the situation out, because if they don’t they will drink or even get in an abusive relationship which is not healthy for them. If you know children who are being abuse and neglect you need to report the situation to Social services so they are able to provide the services that are needed for the child.

Types of Neglect Retrieved from http://www.helpguide.org/articles/abuse/child-abuse-and-neglect.htm

In this article it discussed the different types of neglect, Physical neglect and inadequate supervision Emotional Neglect, Medical neglect, and educational neglect. The different types of neglect can affect the child in many ways and we as educators and any adult needs to make sure that the children are not being harm or in danger. This article also shows the signs which you need to look for when you believe a child is facing any one of these neglects.

The Issue of Child Abuse (2014) Retrieved from https://www.childhelp.org/child-abuse/

Child Abuse Child abuse is when a parent or caregiver, whether through action or failing to act, causes injury, death, emotional harm or risk of serious harm to a child. There are many forms of child maltreatment, including neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, exploitation and emotional abuse (The Issue of child Abuse). Social service help children who are being abused and neglected by showing them the love that they need and also getting them the correct help that they need.

The Internationalization of early childhood education and care issues: Framing gender justice and child well-being. (2011). Retrieved from www.researchconnections.org/childcare/resources

In this article discuss how it investigates the extent to which early child education and care issues have been internationalized to become the focus of attention of a number of international organizations. It also discuss the rights of children services and countries to deliver services and another that focus on parental employment concerns and the connections between early childhood and early childhood education policies and programs and women employment. This article also examines each of the frames and the evidence and evaluates their ability to address concerns of both gender justice and child well-being.

Types of Abuse. (2014) Retrieved from http://www.helpguide.org/articles/abuse/child-abuse-and-neglect.htm

Physical Abuse- Physical abuse of a child is when a parent or caregiver causes any non-accidental physical injury to a child. Sexual Abuse - Sexual abuse occurs when an adult uses a child for sexual purposes or involves a child in sexual acts. It also includes when a child who is older or more powerful uses another child for sexual gratification or excitement. Emotional Abuse- When a parent or caregiver harms a child’s mental and social development, or causes severe emotional harm, it is considered emotional abuse. Child Neglect -Child neglect is when a parent or caregiver does not give the care, supervision, affection and support needed for a child’s health, safety and well-being.

Understanding Child Abuse & Neglect (2014) http://www.helpguide.org/articles/abuse/child-abuse-and-neglect.htm

In this article it describes what child abuse is and the types of abuse and how we as individuals understand child abuse. Child abuse is more than bruises or broken bones. While physical abuse is shocking due to the scars it leaves, not all child abuse is as obvious. When children are being ignored children’s needs, putting them in unsupervised, dangerous situations, or making a child feel worthless or stupid are also child abuse.

Risk Factor for Child Abuse & Neglect (2014) Retrieved http://www.helpguide.org/articles/abuse/child-abuse-and-neglect.htm

In this article it discussed the different types of risk factors of child abuse and neglect. For a child to be comfortable and have a conversation they have to feel comfortable with you to open up and say how they feel. When a child has experience child abuse they tend to go through and face domestic Violence, Alcohol & Drug Abuse, Untreated Mental Illness, Lack of Parenting Skills, and Stress & Lack of Support.

Samuel, D. (2013). Keeping Children and families safe act 2003 and the child abuse prevention and treatment reauthorization act of 2010: A policy analysis. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com library.capella.edu.

Child abuse prevention act and keeping children and families safe act of 2003 are part of the legislation addressing issues of child abuse in the United States. When conducting a research it is always important to identify the Acts and policies associated with those issues and concerns. By identifying the acts and policy you will be able to determine what needs to be done and if you have situation with a child who is facing child abuse you will be able to read the policy and then this will show if you are getting treated right.