Child Abuse

Paper Summary:

This paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the topic of preventing child abuse. Specifically, it discusses using prenatal support programs to help prevent child abuse. The paper looks at how such programs give expecting parents the tools they need to deal with new babies, rather than resorting to child abuse in times of stress or misunderstanding.

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"In addition, these home visitations include recommendations for other social networks for the new parents, especially mothers, and this can lead to less child abuse, as well. The editors continue, "Most importantly, home visitation programs strive to create social networks for new parents by connecting them with other [...] prevention programs. This helps break down the social isolation experienced by many new parents, especially those in poverty stricken communities. Social isolation is a proven risk factor for child abuse" (Editors). Thus, learning about child development combined with more community social programs can help young mothers cope with the stresses of motherhood, which ultimately leads to fewer cases of child abuse, which is always a desirable outcome."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Editors. "Child Abuse Prevention Tips." PreventChildAbuse.org. 2007. 30 April 2008. <http://member.preventchildabuse.org/site/DocServer/an_approach_to_prevention.pdf?d ocID=121>
• Hammond-Ratzlaff, Amy, and Arlene Fulton. "Knowledge Gained by Mothers Enrolled in a Home Visitation Program." Adolescence 36.143 (2001): 435+.

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