At one time methamphetamine production was viewed as a victimless crime. Children living or at illegal meth lab sites were not treated as victims and were rarely interviewed as potential witnesses, evaluated for physical or psychological damage, or ensured to be placed in proper and safe environments. Today, law enforcement, medical, and social services professionals show growing awareness of the physical, developmental, emotional, and psychosocial damage to these children.
The age related behaviors of young children (frequent hand-to-mouth contact and physical contact with their environment) increase the likelihood that they will inhale, absorb, or ingest toxic chemicals, drugs, or contaminated food. They are also highly vulnerable to the
The age related behaviors of young children (frequent hand-to-mouth contact and physical contact with their environment) increase the likelihood that they will inhale, absorb, or ingest toxic chemicals, drugs, or contaminated food. They are also highly vulnerable to the