PER REPORTER: Timothy is abusing the child (Arthur Jr.). The reporter contacted law enforcement and they said call the hotline. Timothy beat Arthur with an extension cord and phone cord. The most recent incident just happened around 8:30 this morning before Timothy went to work.…
Mazie Cook Dr. Keen CAST 301 7 Nov. 2016 Current Events: Mother Released After Four Years of Ten-Year Sentence The article written by Sarah Ellis entitled, “Mother of Missing Toddler Released from Prison After 4 Years of 10-year Sentence” covers a story that takes place in Columbia, South Carolina and explains a mother’s recent standing in the case of Amir Jennings. In 2012, Zinah Jennings, mother of toddler Amir Jennings, was convicted of unlawful neglect of a child or helpless person in connection with the disappearance of Amir in 2011. During Zinah Jennings’ trial in 2012, witnesses said they saw her leave him unrestrained in a car seat, squeeze him until he cried, and allowed him to wander unsupervised out of a bank’s door. Additionally,…
Methamphetamine can ruin a person’s body like Luke Williams the author of The Ice Age: A Journey into Crystal-meth Addiction, he wrote this book while doing meth. There is only a way they can get into society and it is meth labs. Most meth labs are in the U.S in Michigan. The southwest area of Michigan has the highest meth lab rates in history, Michigan Legislation is trying to keep the south west society safe from meth. Meth labs are busted every year in Michigan around the south west and in Marquette county whether an accident or a visit from the police.…
Case Study on Grandma’s Boy Who is involved: Miss Jamison (teacher), Justin Richardson II (student), Mrs. Richardson (grandma), and Mr. Richardson (dad) I. What are the issues in this case? (Ordered in importance) 1. The Grandma mentions signs of abuse such as “I whipped his ass good last time” 2.…
The children have not been harmed or hurt due to the mother or Phillip being under the influence of drugs reporter is aware of. The father hasn't seen the children in two weeks. It is unknown if the children need immediate medical attention. Reporter spoke with the mother about the affair but not about the drugs. Reporter stated mom text him at 5:48 this morning and said what are you doing.…
“Life is a drama full of tragedy and comedy,” (Walls,2005, p.129). Throughout Jeannette Walls’s memoir, The Glass Castle, the undeniable truth of the aforementioned statement is made blatantly obvious through the hardships the family faces. There are many people who believe the children should have been removed from their home due to these hardships; however, there would have been no relative, lawful, reason for their removal. The children did live in poor circumstances, but poverty is not reason enough for removal. In fact, the Walls children were able to fully overcome their struggles with poverty, and even thrived on the motivation that their childhood living conditions gave them.…
It is unknown if drugs are used in Ashley's home. It is if drugs are used in Ashley's home. It is unknown if the children have access to the drugs. The drugs are not being sold or manufactured or sold in the…
Whereas in this the audience is confronted by the despicable idea someone would harm their mother whilst under the effect of methamphetamines. ‘My mum knows I’d never hurt her’ illustrates that there was once a healthy relationship between them but after the use of methamphetamines their own child seemingly turned into a violent abuser. Similarly, The Crash exhibits harsh images to frighten the viewer and dissuade them from the path of ‘Ice’. The only text displayed is at the end of the advertisement with the universal slogan ‘Meth: Not Even Once’. Throughout the advertisement the director Kaye focusses on blood and other horrid things to emphasize the disgusting side to methamphetamines.…
My professional goal is to obtain a Walden’s Master of Social Work degree with a specialization in crisis and trauma intervention. I would especially like to work with individuals affected by crisis, trauma, and grief, and help them overcome their personal and social problems that have, without a doubt, strong negative influences on their lives. Studying at Walden University is important to me, because this school will give me the knowledge and skills that I need to help people make the most of their own abilities, develop skills, and empower them to reach their goals. In the future, after gaining more knowledge and experience about mental health, I want to create mental health service agencies across the United States that will help the…
Crystal Meth (or ice) is a strong, highly addictive illicit drug that stimulates the central nervous system, speeding up the messages that travel between the brain and the body. The substance comes in clear crystals and is generally smoked or injected, but can be snorted or even consumed. When taken, the drug increases the production of dopamine therefore a false flash of energy and happiness preoccupies the person. This tends to make the individual’s body endure unfamiliar activities and levels energy. People use drugs to relax, to function, for enjoyment, to be part of a group, out of curiosity or to avoid physical and/or psychological pain.…
This particular case came open on 10/14/2014 when a 31 year old, black unmarried female came into ER and gave birth to a baby girl on 10/13/2014. The baby was on withdrawal precautions due to signs and symptoms of withdrawals of shaking and balling up. The mother did say that she did not have prenatal care because she had just found out that she was pregnant two weeks earlier. She also stated that she drinks and was an alcohol user during pregnancy. Mother came in at 7cm dilated, baby weight was 5lbs 3oz.…
Anne Goddard is a Social Worker for the State and a mother of two girls, Jessica 9 years old and Megan 6 years old. We asked her a few questions to see what her opinion on spanking children as a form how punishment is. How long have you been working as a social worker? “I have been a Social Worker for about 10 years now. When I first started I worked for nursing homes and worked on behalf of patients with abuse accusations from the nursing staff.…
Providing Services When a Threat May Exist Human service professionals are often called upon to work with children in family and school settings. They may be presented with cases where children have been allegedly abused or neglected. In these cases, human service professionals must be prepared to face ethical issues and utilize interventions and prevention methods.…
The Pros and Cons of Child Abuse We live in an era where child abuse is used a lot amongst parents not only in the United States but also in the World. Child Abuse is the physical, sexual or emotional mistreatment or neglecting of a child or children. In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, also known as the CDC and the Department for Children and Families (DCF) describe child mistreatment as any act sequence of acts of commission by a parent or other guardian that results in injury, possible for injury, or threat of harm to a child. Child abuse can happen in a bunch of different settings.…
1. You are planning a field trip for your class to the Laguna Mountains. What do you need to bring? a. It would be important for a teacher to first receive the approval of the school district and Principal of the school before making any further decisions or moves. This field trip must be revolved around educational purposes and include the areas of social, educational, and cultural background.…