Child Abuse and the Catholic Church Dissertation or Thesis by write123

Child Abuse and the Catholic Church
This research study specifically examines the sexual abuse of Latino children in the United States perpetrated by priests and clergy members of the Roman Catholic Church.
# 106140 | 31,770 words | 63 sources | APA | 2008 | US
Published on Jul 28, 2008 in Psychology (Therapies) , Sociology (Social Work) , Religion and Theology (Christianity) , Child, Youth Issues (Child Abuse)


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Description:

This paper reveals that the Roman Catholic Church intentionally and negligently covered up the sexual abuse of children by members of the clergy between the years of 1945 and 2003. The author stresses that, because the majority of the Latino population in the United States are members of the Catholic Church, this problem is exacerbated in Latino children. The American Psychological Association and other supporting agencies are faced with a crisis in providing effective mental health treatment for the Latino American population. The paper reviews effective methods for assessment, diagnoses and treatment of this unique population and reviews the recent literature accessing information of the experts in this field and the agencies that provide mental health services to the Latino population. Includes figures.

Table of Contents:
Objective
Introduction
Healthcare Factors Impacting Latino Immigrant Children
Overview of the Catholic Church Legal System
Response of the Church to Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse
Secrecy in the Roman Catholic Church Surrounding Child Sexual Abuse
Legal Issues Arising to Debate
The Latino Victim of Child Sexual Abuse by Clergy
Mental Health Care Service Delivery to Latinos
Summary of Literature Reviewed
Development of Plan: Provision of Effective Mental Health Care
Services to Latino Population in the United States

From the Paper:

"This research study has related that it is not practical, nor is it advisable, to attempt to have a family member interpret due to limitations that exist in the effectiveness of this use of an interpreter, specifically due to role reversal when the child is interpreting for the parent and due to cultural issues that may limit or null the interpretations provided by a family member interpreting between the clinician and client. It is important that the client feel warmly welcomed to the service providers clinic and that staff members are attentive to the needs of the Latino client and their family."

Sample of Sources Used:

  • Doyle, Thomas P. and Rubino, Stephen C. (nd) Catholic Clergy Sexual Abuse Meets the Civil Law. Online available at: http://www.rossandrubino.com/Fordham-Final%202-11-04.pdf
  • The Nature and Scope of the Problem of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Catholic Priests and Deacons in the United States (2002) A Research Study Conducted by the John Jay College of Criminal Justice. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Online available at: http://www.usccb.org/nrb/johnjaystudy/index.htm
  • The Incidents and Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse (2002) The Nature and Scope of the Problem of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Catholic Priests and Deacons in the United States (2002) A Research Study Conducted by the John Jay College of Criminal Justice. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Online available at: http://www.usccb.org/nrb/johnjaystudy/incident1.pdf
  • Characteristics of Children Who Alleged Sexual Abuse by Catholic Priests (2002) The Nature and Scope of the Problem of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Catholic Priests and Deacons in the United States (2002) A Research Study Conducted by the John Jay College of Criminal Justice. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Online available at:http://www.usccb.org/nrb/johnjaystudy/incident3.pdf
  • Characteristics of Acts of Sexual Abuse by Catholic Priest (2002) ) The Nature and Scope of the Problem of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Catholic Priests and Deacons in the United States 2002) A Research Study Conducted by the John Jay College of Criminal Justice. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Online available at: http://www.usccb.org/nrb/johnjaystudy/incident4.pdf

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APA Format

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