Child abuse is a growing issue not only in the United States but also worldwide. Due to our economic, social, and culturally established ways we have children all of the world being maltreated in various ways. The term child abuse refers to anyone under the age of 18 that has been emotionally, physically, and or sexual maltreated. As the numbers in child abuse grow so do the number of Caucasian infants aged 0-3 being physically abused every day. These children of abuse, particularly infants have no voice, no way to protect themselves, and no way to get out. At what point do we stand up against child abuse? Physical abuse of Caucasian infants can be limited with the help of society by comprehending the prevention approaches, intervention methods,
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In 2006 49% of victims were Caucasian. Of these cases parents are by far the most common perpetrators with an 83% rate. Although there are different forms of abuse the second most common is physical abuse with a rate of 16%. 0-1 year olds are at the greatest risk at 24.4%, while 1-3 years old at a risk of 14.2% (US Dept 2006). There are multiple factors that can play a role in child abuse. Many risk factors include disabilities or mental retardation on children, social isolation of family, the parent’s lack an understanding for the child’s needs and development, poverty, family violence, and parental stress. Despite the negative risk factors that go along with child abuse families can use a number of protective factors to help eliminate the issue. These protective factors include supportive family members, nurturing parenting skills, a stable family situation, household rules and functionality, parental employment and higher education, access to health care, and supportive communities (US Dept 2003). What is child physical abuse? “Defined as a non-accidental trauma or physical injury caused by punching, beating, kicking, biting, burning or otherwise harming a child, physical abuse is the most visible form of child maltreatment” (Dubowitz 2000). During many occasions physical abuse may be the result of improper or unreasonable amount of physical discipline. Out of rage a parent of caregiver may become negligent …show more content…
Society is being hit from this in various ways one being financially. It is predicted to cost society at whole of about $100 billion annually in the United Sates. About 1/3 expense of abuse is paid out to hospitals for victim injuries, mental health services, child welfare, and law enforcement. This covers the direct effect of the abuse on its poor innocent victims. The indirect cost of abuse proceed to account for the special education services, delinquent systems, and long term mental health care (Wang2007). As stated before the child abuse can leave serious effects on children especially infants which can easily result in psychological, physical and or social ramifications later in life. Unfortunately society has to pick up that cost and take care of those ramifications. This should be a driving force for humanity to help get involved and put a stop to child abuse! Get actively involved in the lives of the children within your community. Volunteer your time right here in Beaumont, TX at the Garth House! “Programs like American Humane 's Front Porch Project; national initiative built on the belief that people who are concerned about children 's well-belling should be empowered to act”. Most importantly REPORT, REPORT, REPORT! What should you be looking for exactly? “Physical indicators of abuse include bruises, lacerations, swollen areas, and marks on child 's face, head, back,
In 2006 49% of victims were Caucasian. Of these cases parents are by far the most common perpetrators with an 83% rate. Although there are different forms of abuse the second most common is physical abuse with a rate of 16%. 0-1 year olds are at the greatest risk at 24.4%, while 1-3 years old at a risk of 14.2% (US Dept 2006). There are multiple factors that can play a role in child abuse. Many risk factors include disabilities or mental retardation on children, social isolation of family, the parent’s lack an understanding for the child’s needs and development, poverty, family violence, and parental stress. Despite the negative risk factors that go along with child abuse families can use a number of protective factors to help eliminate the issue. These protective factors include supportive family members, nurturing parenting skills, a stable family situation, household rules and functionality, parental employment and higher education, access to health care, and supportive communities (US Dept 2003). What is child physical abuse? “Defined as a non-accidental trauma or physical injury caused by punching, beating, kicking, biting, burning or otherwise harming a child, physical abuse is the most visible form of child maltreatment” (Dubowitz 2000). During many occasions physical abuse may be the result of improper or unreasonable amount of physical discipline. Out of rage a parent of caregiver may become negligent …show more content…
Society is being hit from this in various ways one being financially. It is predicted to cost society at whole of about $100 billion annually in the United Sates. About 1/3 expense of abuse is paid out to hospitals for victim injuries, mental health services, child welfare, and law enforcement. This covers the direct effect of the abuse on its poor innocent victims. The indirect cost of abuse proceed to account for the special education services, delinquent systems, and long term mental health care (Wang2007). As stated before the child abuse can leave serious effects on children especially infants which can easily result in psychological, physical and or social ramifications later in life. Unfortunately society has to pick up that cost and take care of those ramifications. This should be a driving force for humanity to help get involved and put a stop to child abuse! Get actively involved in the lives of the children within your community. Volunteer your time right here in Beaumont, TX at the Garth House! “Programs like American Humane 's Front Porch Project; national initiative built on the belief that people who are concerned about children 's well-belling should be empowered to act”. Most importantly REPORT, REPORT, REPORT! What should you be looking for exactly? “Physical indicators of abuse include bruises, lacerations, swollen areas, and marks on child 's face, head, back,