Child Psychology Outline

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Child Psychology Presentation: (Slide 1) What is child abuse? example of child abuse, video: • Kelsey Briggs – died October 11 2005 • Blunt force trauma to abdomen • Final months of life suffered from: broken collar bone, broken legs, and multiple bruises and abrasions on her face and body • Step-Father Michael Porter was responsible • Kelsey’s Law made in March 2006 to make sure there are stronger review procedures allowing greater input by those acting as advocates for a child’s health, safety and welfare. 4 types of abuse according to our child development book: physical, neglect, sexual, and psychological physical abuse: beating, slapping, hitting, kicking, burning,…show more content…
• Molly Midyette confessed to being abused as a child and not reading “signs” clear enough that something was wrong that her husband was doing How to prevent Child Abuse: Education: Schools from elementary to high school should have group meetings to explain what child abuse is and the forms of child abuse along with numerous pamphlets sent home to let the parents know when these meetings are. In numerous NYC schools have these types of meetings and there is even a suggestion box as to if they themselves have a problem and would like to seek help, or if they think something is wrong in the home of another student who is friends with their child and want to remain unknown in becoming involved. Laws: In every state, the following people are required by law to report suspected abuse: Doctors; nurses; dentists; mental health professionals; social workers; teachers; day care workers; law enforcement personnel. In some states, clergy, foster parents, attorneys, and camp counselors also are required to report abuse. In about 18 states, any person who suspects abuse is required to report it. Get Outside…show more content…
Victims need to learn how to set boundaries that protect them and help them to break free of the cycle of victimization. Abusers must confront and take responsibility for the verbal and physical abusive patterns of behavior. Both victim and abuser need to consider professional counseling as a means to stop the cycle of abuse. Individuals who are living in environments characterized by a cyclical form of abuse should make personal safety a matter of urgent priority. Verbal abuse can quickly escalate into a related, but more deadly form of abuse, physical violence.

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