scholarly journals Child abuse and neglect experts’ determination of when a child being left home alone constitutes child neglect

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles A. Jennissen ◽  
Erin Evans ◽  
Resmiye Oral ◽  
Gerene Denning
Keyword(s):  
Child Abuse ◽  
Child Neglect ◽  
Child Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Abuse And Neglect

The Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect in Ireland in an International Context

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-167
Author(s):  
Conor Hanly
Keyword(s):  
Child Abuse ◽  
Child Protection ◽  
Child Neglect ◽  
Church And State ◽  
Child Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Mandatory Reporting ◽  
International Context ◽  
Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Children First ◽  
New System

Abstract Starting in the early 1990s, reports published over a quarter of a century detailed shocking levels of child abuse and child neglect in Ireland, along with failures by Church and State officials to take effective action. These revelations, supported by international research, made a compelling case for the introduction of some form of mandatory reporting. Yet until 2015, Ireland’s child protection system relied upon the discretion of those who suspected incidents of child abuse. The Children First Act 2015 introduced a new system of mandatory reporting that applies to professionals working in the health, education, childcare and law enforcement fields, a system that became active at the end of 2017. This article reviews the development of the reporting system in Ireland, and analyses the new obligations created by the 2015 Act. The article also analyses some initial figures for 2018, which show a substantial increase in the number of reports of child abuse and neglect made in that year. Additionally, the article argues for the insertion into the new system of some nuance in order that victim autonomy might be better respected.

scholarly journals Preventing child abuse and neglect

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 108-113
Author(s):  
Vildan Cirik
Keyword(s):  
Child Abuse ◽  
Family Environment ◽  
Child Neglect ◽  
Child Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Child Rearing ◽  
Parenting Skills ◽  
The Family ◽  
Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Keywords Child ◽  
Parent Child Relationships

Aim of this study is to inform about the prevention of child abuse and neglect. This study was prepared as a compilation. Effective programmes are those that support parents and teach positive parenting skills. Some of the most effective responses for preventing child abuse and neglect focus on child-rearing, parent-child relationships and the family environment, including training in parenting. Nurses have a key role to play in identifying, treating and referring cases of abuse and neglect in reporting suspected cases of maltreatment to the appropriate authorities. Child abuse and neglect have a long lasting impact on the child, its family and the following generations. In order to protect children from this situation, it is necessary to develop preventive programs, to raise awareness of their families-teachers-community and to make legal arrangements. Additional research is needed to determine effective approaches for nurses to prevent child abuse or neglect.  Keywords: Child abuse; child neglect; prevention; nurse.   

Child Abuse and Nonaccidental Trauma

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Terez Malka
Keyword(s):  
Child Abuse ◽  
Child Neglect ◽  
Child Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Pediatric Emergency ◽  
Laboratory Evaluation ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Nonaccidental Trauma ◽  
Fracture Patterns ◽  
Abuse And Neglect

Child abuse accounts for over 1% of visits to pediatric emergency departments (EDs), and injuries related to abuse have higher morbidity and mortality than accidental injuries. Recognizing child abuse and neglect in the ED is challenging but critical to prevent recurrent episodes of abuse and long-term physical and emotional sequelae. This review defines child abuse and neglect and explores historical and physical examination findings, assessment and diagnosis, treatment, disposition, and outcomes for victims of child abuse. Figures show x-rays demonstrating common fracture patterns associated with abusive injury and an algorithm for evaluation of nonaccidental trauma in the ED. Tables list key historical elements in the evaluation for abuse or neglect, bruising characteristics suggestive of abuse, fractures that are specific for abuse, and recommended laboratory evaluation for suspected abuse.  This review contains 4 figures, 5 tables, and 36 references. Key words: child abuse, child neglect, nonaccidental trauma, sexual abuse

Child Abuse and Nonaccidental Trauma

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Terez Malka
Keyword(s):  
Child Abuse ◽  
Child Neglect ◽  
Child Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Pediatric Emergency ◽  
Laboratory Evaluation ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Nonaccidental Trauma ◽  
Fracture Patterns ◽  
Abuse And Neglect

Child abuse accounts for over 1% of visits to pediatric emergency departments (EDs), and injuries related to abuse have higher morbidity and mortality than accidental injuries. Recognizing child abuse and neglect in the ED is challenging but critical to prevent recurrent episodes of abuse and long-term physical and emotional sequelae. This review defines child abuse and neglect and explores historical and physical examination findings, assessment and diagnosis, treatment, disposition, and outcomes for victims of child abuse. Figures show x-rays demonstrating common fracture patterns associated with abusive injury and an algorithm for evaluation of nonaccidental trauma in the ED. Tables list key historical elements in the evaluation for abuse or neglect, bruising characteristics suggestive of abuse, fractures that are specific for abuse, and recommended laboratory evaluation for suspected abuse.  This review contains 4 figures, 4 tables, and 37 references. Key words: child abuse, child neglect, nonaccidental trauma, sexual abuse

Child Abuse and Nonaccidental Trauma

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Terez Malka
Keyword(s):  
Child Abuse ◽  
Child Neglect ◽  
Child Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Pediatric Emergency ◽  
Laboratory Evaluation ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Nonaccidental Trauma ◽  
Fracture Patterns ◽  
Abuse And Neglect

Child abuse accounts for over 1% of visits to pediatric emergency departments (EDs), and injuries related to abuse have higher morbidity and mortality than accidental injuries. Recognizing child abuse and neglect in the ED is challenging but critical to prevent recurrent episodes of abuse and long-term physical and emotional sequelae. This review defines child abuse and neglect and explores historical and physical examination findings, assessment and diagnosis, treatment, disposition, and outcomes for victims of child abuse. Figures show x-rays demonstrating common fracture patterns associated with abusive injury and an algorithm for evaluation of nonaccidental trauma in the ED. Tables list key historical elements in the evaluation for abuse or neglect, bruising characteristics suggestive of abuse, fractures that are specific for abuse, and recommended laboratory evaluation for suspected abuse.  This review contains 4 figures, 4 tables, and 37 references. Key words: child abuse, child neglect, nonaccidental trauma, sexual abuse

Child Abuse and Neglect

2020 ◽  
pp. 107-135
Author(s):  
Syed Najmah Jameel ◽  
Shawkat Ahmad Shah
Keyword(s):  
Child Abuse ◽  
Protective Factors ◽  
Child Neglect ◽  
Child Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Risk And Protective Factors ◽  
School Counsellors ◽  
Abuse And Neglect ◽  
The World ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
New Strategies

Child abuse and neglect is a global problem which needs attention from every corner of the world. This chapter aims to investigate the definitions, types and causes of child neglect and abuse, as well as their impacts on children, risk and protective factors associated with child abuse and neglect, and child abuse neglect prevention and intervention. This chapter will provide an insight into problems faced by child abuse and neglect victims in particular because they are extremely vulnerable and incapable of defending themselves. This will in turn provide a base for school counsellors to have introspection on the existing frame of strategies/policies with this sensitive section of the population. It may provide baseline for designing new strategies in accordance with the needs of the victims of child abuse. Further it will be a unique way to address this complex social problem.

scholarly journals Physical Abuse, Neglect and Academic Achievement of Primary School Pupils

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-82
Author(s):  
O. Ezenwaji Ifeyinwa ◽  
Okwun Ethel Ncheta
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Child Abuse ◽  
Physical Abuse ◽  
Child Neglect ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Child Abuse And Neglect ◽  
National Development ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Research Questions

The study focused on child abuse and neglect on pupils’ academic achievement in primary schools. The ex-post facto design was adopted. Out of the four forms of child abuse, two were identified for the study, physical abuse and neglect. Four research questions were formulated to guide the study. The population of the study consist of 3125 primary five (5) pupils. 312 primary five (5) pupils were selected as sample from thirteen primary schools from the population using simple random sampling technique. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions. The result revealed that physical abuse and child neglect influence pupils’ academic achievement. Based on the findings, it was recommended that parents and guardians should see beating, hitting, slapping, punching among others as physical abuse and should desist from using them as means of correcting children under their care. Rather advice and state the implication of any negative behaviour a child wears to correcting them whenever they derail from adult expectations on such children and also make home a peaceful place for their children, love, protect and care for them. The study concluded that if child abuse and neglect are reduced to its beeriest minimum, pupils’ academic achievement in primary schools would be enhanced towards development of other levels of education for national development.  

scholarly journals EXAMINATION OF ATTITUDES OF SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS TOWARDS CHILD NEGLECT AND ABUSE REPORTING IN TERMS OF DIFFERENT VARIABLES

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatima Şenda Değirmenci ◽  
Cahit Nuri ◽  
Cemaliye Direktör
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Child Abuse ◽  
Special Education Teachers ◽  
Child Neglect ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Current System ◽  
Child Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Turkish Republic ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Abuse And Neglect

In this study, the attitudes of special education teachers working in various schools in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus towards reporting child neglect and abuse were examined according to various variables. In accordance with this purpose, 86 special education teachers participated in the study. A personal information form and a "teacher attitudes towards the reporting of child abuse and neglect" survey were applied to the participants. Four out of ten of the participating teachers indicated that they received education on child abuse, and nine out of ten stated that marrying a child younger than 18 should be considered as an abuse. On the other side, one in six teachers stated that they had been abused as children. In the matter of responding to reports of child abuse and neglect and meeting the need, teachers do not find the current system effective and adequate. When the responses of the teachers to the survey were examined, it was observed that they thought it was significant for teachers to fulfill their obligation of notification to reduce and prevent child abuse and neglect in the long run. As a result, it is important for teachers to have knowledge of the legal legislation on abuse of children, what civil and public institutions they can reach on this issue and what common activities can be carried out with them, what reactions they can give in times of crisis or critical situations, and how they can guide people. In-service training on the related issues can be shown as a requirement. <p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0774/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

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