Child abuse as per law is defined as the physical or mental injury, sexual abuse or exploitation or negligent treatment or maltreatment of a child under age of 18 by a person who is responsible for the child’s welfare under circumstances which indicate that the child’s welfare is threatened or harmed thereby. Various age limits are prescribed by various States and 18 years is not uniform throughout all the States. Also different age limit is set for cases of sexual abuse. Persons responsible for child’s care also include employees of a residential facility or any staff person providing out-of –home care. The law is also very meticulous in defining sexual abuse.
Genocide is the specific targeting and killing of culture or race of people, which is unethical and wrong. Terrorists perform acts of violence meant to disrupt daily life by causing pain and suffering of others. Rape is a sexual act forced upon someone, which destroys the life of another for the self-gratification of one sick individual. Goodman is correct with his statement about certain things are just wrong and unethical in a society. The examples provided are supported and represent unethical acts by people.
For example, the parents or caregivers may use extreme or bizarre forms of punishment, such as confinement of a child in a dark closet. Mental child injury is also sometimes termed psychological child abuse or verbal child abuse. Emotional abuse is set on a child who is apathetic, which means they just do not care. It is also set on a child who suffers from depression, a child who won't take part in play or school activities, and a child who is often hostile or aggressive. Emotional abuse can, and does, happen in all types of families, regardless of their background.
According to "Working Together To Safeguard Children" a document published by the department of health in 1999, somebody may abuse or neglect a child by inflicting harm or by failing to act to prevent harm. However under s.31(10) of the Childrens Act 1989, it details that in order for intervention to occur, the harm suffered must be "significant" under the legislation. Ie, causing impairment of health or development to the child. The health and development is compared with that which could be reasonably expected of a similar child. Therefore in order for intervention, to prevent further abuse or neglect of the child, to take place a social worker must be satisfied that the abuse is significant and produce evidence to support this.
P3 Child maltreatment can occur intentionally or unintentionally. Parents may intentionally maltreat their children for example causing them physical harm, emotional harm, sexual harm or psychological harm on purpose. It can also occur unintentionally this is when a parent fails to take interest or notice different signs in their children which could indicate harm from another party for example bullying. Different parenting skills can affect a child being maltreated. There are different indicators for child maltreatment for example indicators you would look out for in physical maltreatment would be bruising, unexplained injuries and soreness also infections, underweight and poor personal hygiene.
If a child or young person is being subjected to emotional abuse then they could be showing some of the following signs and symptoms: * Delayed development or neurotic behaviour. * Fear of a new situation or extreme withdrawal or aggression. * Sudden unexplained speech problems or low esteem. Neglect Neglect is the failure to thrive as a direct result of the parent’s failure to provide proper food, warmth, shelter, clothing, care or protection. If a child or young person is being subjected to neglect then they could be showing some of the following signs and
The Psychodynamic application and treatment of antisocial personality disorder is linked with the assumption that the sufferers are born into dysfunctional families with physical abuse tendencies, cruel, and are emotionally turbulent (Akhtar, 1992). Consequentially, children that are born into this type of aforementioned family setting may experience helplessness feelings especially when their parents are unleashing barrages of anger and violence on them. As a result, such child may resort into using defense mechanism of identification with the
ABUSE Tutor: Salma Hussain Student: Pratiksha Rai Tutor: Salma Hussain Student: Pratiksha Rai There are many types of abuse which can affect young people and children. Some examples are; physical abuse, this is when you are physically harmed or injured by another person, for example; biting punching, hitting and pinching. Emotional abuse, it’s when your ‘self-worth’ or ‘self-dignity’ is affected because of other person’s behaviour or action, for example; name-calling, swearing and screaming. Sexual abuse, it’s when you are sexually assaulted or harassed by another person, for example; rape and inappropriate touching. Discriminatory abuse, this is when you are discriminated by other people based on your gender, race, culture, religion, etc.
Furthermore, abuse occurs in a number of different forms including physical abuse, psychological maltreatment, and sexual abuse. These categorizations of abuse are fairly common across cultures. Physical abuse often is described as a situation in which a child sustains injury due to the willful acts of an adult. This type of abuse can be defined very loosely, where abuse is defined as the illtreatment of children. However, the definition may be as specific as stating that the injuries are inflicted by particular acts such as hitting, biting, kicking, or slapping; and/or occur through the use of objects such as belts, sticks, rods, or bats.
INTRODUCTION Disruptive behavior can be defined as any behaviour that disturbs, interferes with, disrupts, or prevents any normal operations at home, school or any other place. A disruptive student is one, who through his/her behavior, speech or actions, interferes with academic activity. This can be physical or verbal abuse; willful damage to person or institution property; disorderly conduct; indecent or obscene behavior, use of illicit drugs and alcohol. Disruptive behavior also includes anything that distracts or intimidates students or disrupts teaching. Disruptive behavior disorders are a group of mental disorders of children and adolescents consisting of behaviour that violates social norms.