...Biological process can affect child behavior by a parent being physically or sexually abusive, and neglecting them; being a drug or alcohol addict, and/or divorced. Children are constantly being influenced by everything around them, from media to peers. But the ones who can affect children the most would have to be the parents. Unfortunately, parents around the world abuse their children physically and sexually, as well as neglect them. This can have dire consequences as the children grow older. A parent who uses drugs or alcohol can make a child feel that they are the ones responsible for the way that their parents act. For the children of divorced parents, they may feel abandoned. (The So What?) “Children are more likely to be the victims...
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...family life influences juvenile delinquency. Juveniles are more likely to become juvenile delinquents if there is little structure provided for them in their families. Children who are rejected by their parents, who grow up in homes with considerable conflict, or who are inadequately supervised are at the greatest risk of becoming delinquent. Literature reviews, focused on the relationship between child abuse and juvenile delinquency, indicate that juvenile delinquents are often products of families that consciously or unconsciously neglect their childhood needs. Corporal punishment by parents often leads to overt and aggressive misbehavior. Neglect and extreme punishment can cause children to become rebellious adolescents who use misbehavior to "pay back" the family. Childhood abuse and neglect has been linked to a number of other adolescent problems. Compared with non maltreated matched control groups, abused or neglected children are significantly more likely to engage in violent behavior, become pregnant during adolescence, use drugs, have lower GPAs, and/or experience mental health problems. The growing body of research on these issues uses a variety of methodologies but leads to a similar conclusion: in general, people who experience any type of abuse or neglect during childhood are more likely than people who were not abused to be arrested later in life. Being abused doesn't mean a child, or adult, will automatically have an unhappy life. It's not the abuse that can...
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...Neglect is the most prevalent type of child maltreatment in Canada today. The psychological damage can be more devastating than any other type of abuse and includes inadequate supervision, physical and emotional neglect, medical, dental and educational neglect and the failure to provide the clothing and nutrition vital for survival. Child neglect is often the result of a broken family unit, where a parent or caregiver is either unable or unwilling to provide the care, love and attention required for healthy child development. Neglect as a child affects the development of an individual in various ways. It decreases levels of academic performance, increases the likelihood of drug and alcohol abuse and influences forms of anti-social behaviour. Harm Comes in Many Forms Most human brain growth occurs during the first six years of a person’s life. Extending through early childhood, there are many factors which are relevant to brain development. High levels of nutrition, appropriate stimulation and attention, and emotional support all contribute to healthy brain growth, maximize its productivity and prepare the mind for future learning capability (Loughan, 2012). However, many aspects of a child’s environment can affect maximum brain functioning. A significant and negative environmental factor is neglect. As children enter and progress through school, the ones living in poor families tend to academically perform worse (Loughan, 2012). It is found that children with a history of...
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...the effects of abuse and neglect on that development. The information is designed to help professionals understand the emotional, mental, and behavioral impact of early abuse and neglect in children who come to the attention of the child welfare system. • Effects of Maltreatment on Brain Development • Implications for Practice and Policy • Summary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Administration on Children, Youth and Families Children’s Bureau Child Welfare Information Gateway Children’s Bureau/ACYF 1250 Maryland Avenue, SW Eighth Floor Washington, DC 20024 800.394.3366 Email: info@childwelfare.gov www.childwelfare.gov Understanding the Effects of Maltreatment on Brain Development www.childwelfare.gov In recent years, there has been a surge of research into early brain development. New technologies, such as neuroimaging (e.g., magnetic resonance imaging or MRI), provide increased insight into how the brain develops and how early experiences affect that development. One area that has been receiving increasing research attention involves the effects of abuse and neglect on the developing brain, especially during infancy and early childhood. Much of this research is providing biological explanations for what practitioners have long been describing in psychological, emotional, and behavioral terms. There is now scientific evidence of altered brain functioning as a result of early abuse and neglect. This emerging...
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...compromise. Children growing up in an authoritative home are likely to be successful, articulate, and happy. And neglectful parenting is where there is little connection with a child and where the parent’s life is more important than the child’s. Children growing up in this home have a tendency to be socially incompetent. Out of the four parenting styles authoritative is the best option. It allows for children to be nourished and loved, while also having boundaries for the children. Whereas the permissive parent shows love but has no boundaries, or the authoritarian parent has boundaries but little nourishment for their children. It also allows room for the children to grow as they...
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...Investigate a Social Issue Soc 100 09/02/2012 The social issue that I decided on investigating is abuse. Abuse is defined as to treat in a harmful, injurious, or offensive way. There are many different kinds of abuse and is susceptible to anyone at any age and can happen to anyone and has been a problem everywhere for a very long time. Physical abuse is often the most easily recognized form. Sexual abuse is any type of sexual contact between an adult and anyone younger than 18. Emotional abuse can be the most difficult to identify because there are usually no outward signs of the abuse. And neglect, which is difficult to identify and define. At times abuse is difficult to recognize, especially if it is someone whom you have lived with for many years or a close friend. It is mainly children and the elderly who tend to get abused. If a child has been abused for years, they may think that it’s just the way life is and nothing can be done about it. Others may blame themselves and do not reach out for help. Also, when people see the way their parents are abusive, they think the act is okay. Also known as domestic abuse, in which one person in an intimate relationship or marriage tries to dominate and control the other person. Domestic violence and abuse are used for the sole purpose to gain and maintain total control over a person. According to www.childrensrights.org, in 2009 there were 3.6 million reports of child maltreatment...
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...is during the removal of the victim(s) and the court hearings where the perpetrator gains insight on what was wrong. In some situations, maltreating parents and guardians simply need help with learning how to cope differently with what is sometimes determined to be misguided anger. Research shows that if a parent or guardian has maltreated a child in the past they are likely to continue the maltreatment if there is no form of intervention and parents or guardians who were maltreated against as a child are likely to maltreat against a child. In the grand scheme of things, if there were programs geared to help new parents and repeat offenders of maltreatment to gain insight into maltreatment, there may be a reduction in the number of abuse and neglect cases reported. This research will hopefully explain in depth the benefits of offering these services to individuals. First we will take a look at the history of Child Welfare, the populations served and services offered. The history of Child...
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...CHILD ABUSE Child abuse is maltreatment of children in any of the emotional, physical, psychological and sexual manner. According to the National child Abuse Statistics (NCAS), more than four children die every day as a result of child abuse. Nowadays, we always hear about child abuse and there are many children being abused every year. There are four types of child abuse; neglect abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse and psychological or emotional abuse.The major contributor among the four types of child abuse is neglect with 78.5% in 2012. Abused children are 25% more likely to experience teen pregnancy and this is a main reason for neglect because the parent themselves are children due to which their babies get absolutely neglected. These neglected children are not brought up with good values as a result they tend to abuse their own children later on. The victims lead a miserable life. They suffer from poor hygiene, lack of immunization, unusual school attendance etc. The second major share goes to physical abuse at 17.6% in 2012. Majority of the people, who experienced physical abuse in life, suffer from at least one psychological disorder. There are many real life cases wherein parents carve their own children and make them count each and every breath they take before their death. Approximately 80% of children that die cause of abuse are under the age group of four. The signs of physical abuse are burns, wounds, bruises, excessive fear of parents or caretaker, unusual...
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...Child abuse and Neglect to Juvenile Crime TESST College of Technology Juvenile Delinquency September 5, 2012 I believe that maltreatment does influence a juvenile in becoming a delinquent. The juvenile learns that this is acceptable behavior from the people that have the most influence in their lives. Once they realize that this is not a tolerated behavior they tend to act out in all sorts of forms, upon themselves and others. They now hold no fear in defying society. Maltreatment does have an influence upon delinquent behaviors. "Maltreatment is referred to as the parental behaviors that are considered acts intended to inflict physical or psychological harm and that reflect a lack of concern for the adolescent's well-being, sense of self and social competence." (Kilpatrick, Saunders, Benjamin & Smith, 2003). Maltreatment causes neurological damage, deficits in cognitive socio-emotional functioning, and learning of antisocial problem solving and failure in school. Today's society seems out to punish the delinquents for their behavior. Life at home, their morals and values learned through their parents should also be examined as well. Children are like clay, what is molded and pounded into them hardens and is that way until it is melted and restructured. People need to take into consideration how they were raised and what was taught to them their whole life. Yet, there are exceptions to this. Some children just have problems brought about on their own. Prominent...
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...of child abuse or neglect in 2006 (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2008). While physical injuries may or may not be immediately visible, abuse and neglect can have consequences for children, families, and society that last lifetimes, if not generations. The impact of child abuse and neglect is often discussed in terms of physical, psychological, behavioral, and societal consequences. In reality, however, it is impossible to separate them completely. Physical consequences, such as damage to a child's growing brain, can have psychological implications such as cognitive delays or emotional difficulties. Psychological problems often manifest as high-risk behaviors. Depression and anxiety, for example, may make a person more likely to smoke, abuse alcohol or illicit drugs, or overeat. High-risk behaviors, in turn, can lead to long-term physical health problems such as sexually transmitted diseases, cancer, and obesity. This factsheet provides an overview of some of the most common physical, psychological, behavioral, and societal consequences of child abuse and neglect, while acknowledging that much crossover among categories exists. Factors Affecting the Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect Physical Health Consequences Psychological Consequences Behavioral Consequences Societal Consequences Summary References The Federal Government has made a considerable investment in research regarding the causes and long-term consequences of child abuse and neglect...
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...attachment are essential in raising a healthy child. I strongly believe that attachment theory is necessary in Educational Assistant curriculum due to the impact that attachment has on the developing brain. The journal article that I researched was “The Enduring Effects of Abuse and Related Adverse Experiences in Childhood: A Convergence of Evidence from Neurobiology and Epidemiology”. The article discussed the impact of abnormal stress on the developing brain. Evidence suggests that adverse childhood experiences such as, “childhood emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, as well as, household dysfunction including, parental drug or alcohol use, loss of family members, incarceration of family member or witnessing domestic violence” affect the “health and quality of life throughout the lifespan” (Anda et al., 2005, p. 2). An individual with numerous adverse childhood experiences factors is at an increased risk of negative “multiple human functions and behavior’s” (Anda et al., 2005, p. 2). The impact of childhood abuse and neglect can lead to physical, physiological, behavioral, academic, and social impairments later in life. According to the article the brain is negatively affected by neglect and abuse,...
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...10C - Child Maltreatment P3: Explain the factors that would lead to suspicion of child maltreatment or abuse. Child maltreatment, also referred to as child maltreatment and neglect, includes all the various forms of abuse ranging from physical, emotional and sexual abuse to neglect and exploitation. This type of abuse can result in the potential or actual harm to a child's health, there development and dignity. Physical Abuse: Physical abuse also defined as non-accidental trauma or physical injury, of which can be caused by punching, beating, kicking, biting, burning or harming the child. Physical abuse is the most visible and second most common form of child maltreatment. In most cases, physical abuse is the result of inappropriate or excessive physical discipline. The child's parent or caregiver may strike out in anger, unaware of the magnitude of the force in which they strike the child. There are other various factors which can contribute to child abuse; this includes the immaturity of the parent(s), lack of parenting skills, poor childhood experiences and social isolation, as well as drug or alcohol problems and domestic violence. Other signs that would lead to suspicion of child maltreatment or abuse include: ● Unexplained bruises ● Unexplained burns – this would include cigarette burns or immersion burns ● Unexplained fractures, lacerations or abrasions ● Swollen areas ● Evidence of delayed or inappropriate treatment for injuries ● Withdrawn...
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...Impact and Relationship of Substance Abuse and Child Maltreatment: Risk and Resiliency Factors What Research Tells Us Martha Morrison Dore, Ph.D. Columbia University School of Social Work 622 West 113th Street New York, New York 10027 212/854-5461 Paper prepared for presentation at the conference entitled “Protecting Children in Substance Abusing Families,” September 28, 1998, sponsored by the Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare, University of Minnesota School of Social Work, Minneapolis, MN. Researchers are just beginning to demonstrate empirically what child protective services workers have been observing for nearly two decades now: many, if not most, families who come to the attention of the child welfare system are involved with drugs or alcohol or both. Founded cases of child abuse and neglect have risen exponentially since the mid-1980s, when the crack form of cocaine, a cheap, easily used form of the drug, became widely available. Studies conducted since that time have identified substance abuse as a contributing factor in 40% to 80% of substantiated cases of child maltreatment (Curtis & McCullough, 1993; Magura & Laudet, 1996; Murphy, Jellinek, Quinn, Smith, Poitrast, & Goshko, 1991). Further, studies of substance abusing parents have found child-rearing beliefs and attitudes that heighten risk for child abuse (Williams-Peterson et al., 1994), as well as elevated rates of first-time reports to child protective services (Jaudes & Ekwo, 1995), re-reports...
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...are many things that can factor into these issues but among these, abuse and neglect are very large contributors. Many studies have been done on the effects child abuse can have. The first study I came across is a study of how violence can affect a child not only when they are young, but also in to adolescence. It is also said that many of the children who witness domestic violence have also experienced some form of child abuse. These events can effect a person's psychosocial outcome so tests were performed to determine to what extent the child was affected. The study was conducted on 457 children/adolescents. According to the Journal of Family Violence, children that were only exposed to domestic violence were more prone to low self esteem, withdrawal, depression and anxiety. Those who were exposed to violence as well as abuse had higher externalizing (acting out against others, including physical aggression, verbal bullying, relational aggression, defiance, theft, and vandalism) and internalizing behaviors( acting out against self, which includes eating too much or too little, feeling depressed, abusing substances and cutting). There were also tests done on children who were exposed to child abuse only, and children in a non-violence group as well as whether or not gender made a difference but the results are mixed and further research needs to be completed. Children exposed to violence and abuse had higher levels of externalizing behavior problems and internalizing...
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...Many children suffer from different forms of child abuse such as physical, mental, and sexual abuse. The definition of child abuse according to (child help.org) “is when a parent or caregiver, fails to act, causes injury, death, emotional harm or risk of serious harm to a child”. There are two types of child abuse that takes place every day, physical and sexual abuse, but the major form of child abuse based on years of research and study is physical abuse. According to (childhelp.org) physical abuse is define as “when a parent or caregiver causes any non-accidental physical injury to a child. Physical abuse can have detrimental effects on children. “The effects of child physical abuse may last a lifetime and can include brain damage and hearing...
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