What is the rediscovery of child abuse and why is it important? Children were only granted the same legal status as domesticated animals in regard to protection against neglect or cruelty in the 19th century. It took from 1962 through 1976 for “battered child syndrome” to be entered into the medical profession. Apparently, the confidentiality agreement about medical history between doctors, police, etc. was stopping the medical and criminal agencies from exposing the children who had been beat. “In the early 1960’s pediatric radiologist sparked the rediscovery physical abuse (Karmen).” They set up the rediscovery process, exposing brutality, labeling as deviant behavior and alerting colleagues and the public to the “battered child syndrome”.
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According to the department of Heal U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, having one or more of these characteristics that may lead caregivers to abuse the children in their care” (Kleinschmidt). “According to official federal statistics, 12,180 children died from child abuse and neglect during the 2001- 2008 period. Additionally, several studies have concluded there actually is significant undercounting of maltreatment deaths and that the true number may be several thousands more over then those eight years” (Every Child Matters, Education Fund). Parents and caretakers need to be taught how to cope with their own feelings of frustration and anger without venting them on children. They also need the companionship of other adults who will listen and help during times of crisis. Support groups often are helpful first steps to reduce some of the isolation or frustration parents may be feeling. When parents who were victims of abuse as children they are in particular need of support. When an abuser is confronted and made to address behaviors, that could be related to abuse one will need courage, control and the willingness to follow through on any threats made. The cycle of abuse has to be addressed and not passed on to the next generation, as it has been for so …show more content…
Safety for the officer(s) and the victim need to be addressed. Documenting the crime and the evidence is a very important part of the investigative procedure. Explaining the reasoning and procedures to a victim, the officer can make a victim a feel more comfortable and the victim(s) might open up and provide more information. The video showed one of the victims admitting to being abused by her mother, and the offender actually admitted to hitting the mother. Making sure to also provide a victim with options on shelters or counseling services that may be available lets the victim know that someone cares. Collecting evidence using gloves and the proper container are important in maintaining evidence integrity. By taking pictures of injuries can help at a later time, pictures will show the discoloration of an injury and cannot not be argued or bullied against
According to the department of Heal U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, having one or more of these characteristics that may lead caregivers to abuse the children in their care” (Kleinschmidt). “According to official federal statistics, 12,180 children died from child abuse and neglect during the 2001- 2008 period. Additionally, several studies have concluded there actually is significant undercounting of maltreatment deaths and that the true number may be several thousands more over then those eight years” (Every Child Matters, Education Fund). Parents and caretakers need to be taught how to cope with their own feelings of frustration and anger without venting them on children. They also need the companionship of other adults who will listen and help during times of crisis. Support groups often are helpful first steps to reduce some of the isolation or frustration parents may be feeling. When parents who were victims of abuse as children they are in particular need of support. When an abuser is confronted and made to address behaviors, that could be related to abuse one will need courage, control and the willingness to follow through on any threats made. The cycle of abuse has to be addressed and not passed on to the next generation, as it has been for so …show more content…
Safety for the officer(s) and the victim need to be addressed. Documenting the crime and the evidence is a very important part of the investigative procedure. Explaining the reasoning and procedures to a victim, the officer can make a victim a feel more comfortable and the victim(s) might open up and provide more information. The video showed one of the victims admitting to being abused by her mother, and the offender actually admitted to hitting the mother. Making sure to also provide a victim with options on shelters or counseling services that may be available lets the victim know that someone cares. Collecting evidence using gloves and the proper container are important in maintaining evidence integrity. By taking pictures of injuries can help at a later time, pictures will show the discoloration of an injury and cannot not be argued or bullied against