Child Abuse

Paper Summary:

This paper looks at the issue of child abuse, describing the different kinds of abuse that occur and citing various cases of abuse that have been taken to court. The paper also points out that the first step in helping abused or neglected children is learning to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect. In addition, the paper reminds us that when someone suspects that any child is being harmed, she should report her concerns to the appropriate authorities, such as Child Protective Services (CPS), in the State where the child resides.

From the Paper:

"The child welfare system is a group of services designed to promote the well-being of children by ensuring safety, achieving permanency, and strengthening families to successfully care for their children. Child welfare systems are complex and their specific procedures vary widely by State. However in each state the physical and emotional welfare of children is of primary importance in each state's child welfare system."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Ambuel, Bruce, et al. "Female and male medical students' exposure to violence: impact on well being and perceived capacity to help battered women." Journal of Comparative Family Studies 34.1 (2003): 113.
• Cohen, Nick. "Don't always believe the children." New Statesman 133.4685 (2004): 32.
• Edwards, Laurie. "Child Abuse and Neglect: a Prevention and Reporting Guide for Caregivers." School Library Journal 48.9 (2002): 71.
• Kirchner, Jeffrey. "Evaluating Bruising in Toddlers and Infants." American Family Physician 60.5 (1999): 1510.
• Lemonick, Michael. "Spare the rod? Maybe." Time 150.8 (1997): 65.

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