Neglect

In an era in which the amount of media coverage of child maltreatment and neglect has risen considerably, it is time for communication scholars to examine the character of that coverage. The media have played an important role as an active agent of information in the historical transformation of the problem of child abuse and neglect. From the very beginning of the social recognition of the existence of “cruelty to children” as a social problem in the late nineteenth century, the media,…

Child abuse and neglect is a social problem that is of great concern to me and is relevant to the practice of social work. Nearly 700,000 American children were abused and neglected in 2013. Children and youth are some of the most vulnerable members of society, and those who experience traumatic childhoods have a historically higher chance of facing difficult futures, whether it’s due to health and mental issues or economic challenges. The key factors contributing to the maltreatment of children…

school nurses, GP’s, social workers, family and children when there is a case like abuse or suspect of significant harm of a child. The case study talks about a child called Amie who is exposed to abuse such as physical abuse, emotional abuse and neglect, which can take a great impact on her welfare. Amie is a vulnerable child who leaves dependent on her parents with her other siblings.) According to Parliament UK (2008), a child is vulnerable when he or she is unlikely to achieve the necessary…

Consequences of abuse and neglect attitudes reflect upon on how society takes on the responsibility on helping to help future distraught peers that show signs of abuse and negligence. How does abuse and neglect shape the future of our youth? When youth and children that are growing up in violent households many grow to think they are not contributing to themselves and or to society. Youth find other aspects to overcoming their neglect as they begin hanging out with the wrong groups…

Numerous studies show that child abuse and neglect happen to many children but most of these cases are not reported or known of. This might be because it is difficult for young children to report a problem that is going on in their lives; out of fear or the misconception that what is happening is okay. When something of this manner is reported, it may be argued as false because it is coming from a child who could have indeed suffered abuse but could be wrong about specific events and even…

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, noticing them early in…

passage to adulthood for all the children. Yet child abuse and neglect is a serious problem in many communities. It has significant impact on the current and future health of our children, families, and communities. Child abuse includes emotional maltreatment, sexual violations, and physical or non-accidental injuries inflicted on a child by a caregiver such as severe beatings (Crosson-Tower, 2003). Physical signs of abuse and neglect are those that are observable. They may be mild or severe but…

Child abuse and neglect is common in the United States. Over 680,000 children are abused and 1,500 die. Laws that are made to protect children from abuse and neglect some are not being enforced properly and the federal government they say is to blame. The Children's Advocacy Institute form university of San Diego states that children are suffering. Federal officials say that they're encouraged the number of abused children is lower than 2012. But children's advocates say abuse is so often not…

Family Issue The family issue identified is Child Neglect and is defined as: “the failure of a parent, guardian or other caregiver to provide for a child’s basic need” (Children’s Bureau, 2013, p. 3). Instrument Information The instrument selected is the Neglect Scale which measures neglect of physical needs, emotional needs, supervisory needs, and cognitive needs (Straus, Kinard & William, 1997). It appears that this scale can be delivered in an interview or questionnaire format, and can help…

This paper aims to provide an analysis of the phenomena of child neglect. Through an overview of the theoretical knowledge, the paper will first outline, what, by definition, constitutes as childhood neglect, the long and short term effects of neglect on the child and society, whilst discussing the families and environments that are often associated with the problem. From drawing on the legislation surrounding safeguarding and child protection, such as the Children’s Act 1989/2004, the Working…