Hemispatial neglect

Brief Historical Perspective of Child Abuse Child abuse and neglect is a historical subject that goes back to the roots of human history. Mistreatment of children was common in the earlier centuries as corporal punishment was condoned and in some cases encouraged. Children were exposed to cruel treatment and were offered no protection from mistreatment; they were considered insignificant and had little or no rights. Historically, parents have used their children for profit. In England and the…

Child maltreatment is a huge problem in the United States that many people don’t like to speak about, especially here in Kentucky. Perhaps that’s because there are many ways to explain the term ‘child maltreatment,’ or when the subject is brought up, many people cringe and want to look the other way. Being a child welfare worker isn’t the first job choice for many. However, for some individuals, like myself, child welfare is a field that is of great interest. Those with positions in the…

Abuse and Neglect Child abuse/neglect and child maltreatment have been interchangeable used. According to Child Maltreatment (2013), child abuse and neglect is defined as “any act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation or an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm.” A perpetrator is someone who has committed a crime, hence a perpetrator of child abuse and neglect…

story of A Child Called “It”: One Child’s Courage to Survive by Dave Pelzer is based on the real life of Dave Pelzer and perceptive on his childhood in which he was abused in multiple ways. With the help of the textbook Understanding Child Abuse and Neglect by Cynthia Crosson-Tower, it is possible to analyze the diverse types of abuse he endured and view some of the probable causes that could have influenced his own mother to mistreat him. Crosson-Tower (2014) says that “it is agreed, however,…

Child Abuse”). Poverty tends to lead not only to child abuse but also neglect. Children who aren’t properly cared for can be taken into foster care. If the child doses not receive proper medical attention, it is considered medical neglect, if the child is left alone or with younger guardian, it is considered lack of supervision. With this in mind there is not much a guardian can do to get ahead with out being accused of child neglect, parents have no choice but to live in…

child welfare system by applying the case. The first part of the project was a case note of the first visit to the home. Case notes are taken at each visit and are vital in the child welfare system. If a child is found to be subject to abuse or neglect, the case notes will be presented to the court. Also case notes are official records, so if they are not documented there is no proof of the visit. A case note includes where the parents work, the level…

This program is designed to reduce neglect, physical abuse, and maltreatment of children. The program offers support groups for parents, helps parents become the best parents they can be, and reach personal goals by making better use of community support. The program also offers retinue…

Moreover, we note that early childhood neglect has an impact on the future of that child as an adult or young adult. There are clear differences in gender. “Males generally have higher rates of criminal behavior than females, but females abused or neglected in childhood were 73 percent more likely than control group females to be arrested for property, alcohol, drug, and such misdemeanor offenses as disorderly conduct, curfew violations, or loitering.” (Widom & Maxfield, 2001). It is also stated…

are protected from the evils of child abuse and neglect. However, Ellen does not heed this advice. On the contrary, Ellen cares more about her self-image and popularity with her pupils. Not to mention that she sees no need to maintain professional decorum with her students. For this reason, Abby misinterpreted her relationship with Ellen, and she developed an unhealthy dependency. Admittedly this is very disconcerting, and Abby shows signs of neglect and an unwillingness to go home to her…

Moreover, they support this claim with not only reasons of importance, but also with factual data relating to maltreatment and suggested secondary fields of study for assistance. Lastly, Viezel and Davis provide clear definitions for abuse and neglect, and methods for improving the school psychologist’s role in preventing and/or recognizing child…