Child Abuse Problem Statement

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Problem statement

Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) defines abuse and neglect as "any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker, which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse, or exploitation, or an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm." ("What Is Child Abuse and Neglect? (Fact Sheet)", (2018) Modernly, there has been a rise in abusive/neglectful households with no true rhyme or reason. Although there have been scientific studies to provide us with the typical victim there is generally, no obvious signs of abuse until physical appearances are affected. Abuse can not only affect the being physically, but emotionally and mentally as well, causing …show more content…

The few articles I read helped provide with an overview of the types of abuse and neglect, and personally I did not know there were so many. I do agree with all the articles and their definitions of abuse and neglect. Also provided in all the article is the affect that abuse and neglect can have on a child which is baffling. These articles provided me with a sense of urgency to pay closer attention to children and their well-being; my mind and heart has been opened to so …show more content…

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DEFINITION OF NEGLECT

In-text: ("Definition of NEGLECT", 2018)

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CHILD ABUSE - SYMPTOMS AND CAUSES

In-text: ("Child abuse - Symptoms and causes", 2018)

Child abuse - Symptoms and causes. (2018). Mayo Clinic. Retrieved 27 March 2018, from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/child-abuse/symptoms-causes/syc-20370864

INTERACTIONISM IN SOCIOLOGY: DEFINITION & EXAMPLES - VIDEO & LESSON TRANSCRIPT | STUDY.COM

In-text: ("Interactionism in Sociology: Definition & Examples - Video & Lesson Transcript | Study.com", 2018)

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WHAT IS CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT? (FACT SHEET)

In-text: ("What Is Child Abuse and Neglect? (Fact Sheet)",