Domestic worker

standing predisposing and perpetuating factors which allow the neglect to persist. In order to effectively eliminate these barriers, the social worker assigned to this case must simultaneously address the micro problem of Terri’s alcoholism, the mezzo problem of intimate partner violence, and add a macro protective factor of community involvement. Domestic violence and alcoholism were identified as a focus because they present as the highest risk behaviors supported by factors which are unlikely…

sexual violence. Sexual violence refers to any sexual activity where consent is not obtained or a mandatory requirement to the victims. Most of the sexual violence extensively occurs in the context of an intimate partnership such as friends, partner, workers, the larger family or community structure such as family members or neighbors,…

around the country to pass laws for the victims of elder mistreatment (Quinn2004). It is a known fact that family caregivers are stressed out and are taking it out on the elderly person in being cruel to their elderly family members (Quinn2004). Domestic violence and criminal behavior are some of the newest theories that are being directed toward occurring elder abuse and neglect (Quinn2004). In order to create a national policy, the national Center on Elder abuse had a group meeting in December…

“Sometimes when trying to remember joyful moments as a child, all that came to memory was the pain in my mothers eyes”. A little boy, Bruno, and his mom fled domestic violence, as they had stopped blaming themselves for the constant violence they were subjected to. The move was sudden; one night escaping on the night of some community event. They did not cross the dangerous desert and mountains to get here, but traveled for a few days through hitchhiking. From bus to walking, to random cars,…

From 1865 to 1900, the American industry boomed due to abundant raw materials, large labor supply, new technological inventions, emergence of entrepreneurs, federal government assistant and expanding domestic markets. The American industrial workers during this time period, 1865 to 1900, faced a shift from the typical agrarian society to an industrial society, and were greatly impacted, although negatively, by the introduction of new technologies (technology changes), immigration and labor…

To What Degree are Sexism and Gender Discrimination a Significant Problem in Canada? Article Summary In the article, “Women in Harperland: A Critical Look at Gender Inequality in Canada Since 2006”, Brianna Strumm takes an in-depth look at gender prejudice throughout Canada since Stephen Harper, past Conservative Prime Minister was elected into Canada’s government in 2006. The Author expresses her concern by distinctively listing the many lacks of Harpers involvement in gender inequality…

This analysis has provided us with a grounding in understanding the phenomena of child neglect. We have explored the problems in defining neglect, the long and short-term effects of child neglect have been noted, as have the home environments that increase the risk of harm. It can be agreed that the overriding problem that seems to stem from all these aspects is, firstly, the issue of spotting child neglect, secondly, the recording and reporting signs of neglect and thirdly, and most importantly…

Beyond much efforts made by various child welfare organizations it is becoming difficult to rule out. Nurses and other health care workers face the case of child abuse on a daily basis. They are the mandatory persons for reporting. So nurses can take some actions about this like trainings can be conducted on child abuse, networks to different organizations that work for children can…

of a range of services specifically for children and their families such as Children & Family Services, Family Support Agency the National Educational Welfare Board and services such as psychological services and a range of services responding to domestic, sexual and gender based violence which relate to children and their families. Tusla employ over 4000 staff to deliver out these services. The Services for children and families are now integrated providing children and families with the best…

Child maltreatment is any intentional or accidental behaviors by parents or caretakers that cause harm to a child. There are many different types of maltreatment including neglect, physical abuse, emotional abuse, and sexual abuse. “A Child called it” and “The Lost Boy” are two heart-wrenching books that explore the different forms of child maltreatment experienced during the childhood of the author, Dave Pelzer. Through the eyes of Dave, we explore the traumatic physical and mental abuse that…