Psychological Theories Of Child Abuse And Crime

Abusing hurts, not just physically, but mentally. In the United States, approximately five children die every day from child abuse. Over 70% of these children are below the age of three. Showing the huge problem that is occurring in today’s societies. In the book, A Child Called It, by Dave Pelzer, who shares his real life experiences being abused by his own mother.

The incidence of child abuse and neglect has increased dramatically in the past 25 years; the statistics have risen over 130% since 1980 with 1993 being the first year since 1972 in which the number was less than the previous year. Throughout the years child abuse has had a greater impact on the United States and more thorough research has been brought out. The United States has one of the worst records among industrialized nations, losing more than four children on average every day to child abuse and neglect.(cite source) Among the many forms of child abuse are emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. Physical abuse has statistically been in the lead since the 1980’s at 45%, while emotional abuse has been at 22% and sexual abuse has been at

Nor is there any single description that captures all families in which children are victims of abuse and neglect” (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Administration on Children, Youth and Families Children 's Bureau, 2003). Research has recognized that there are numerous risk factors or characteristics parents or caregivers may show or have experienced that could increase the likelihood of child maltreatment, e.g., financial instability, participation in social service programs, family factors such as: age, personality, substance abuse, history of maltreatment stress, domestic violence; environmental factors and disabilities (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Administration on Children, Youth and Families Children 's Bureau, 2003 & 2015). Because of the data, these commonalities are able to be precursors leading up to child abuse or maltreatment but many times it is hard to measure the severity of them and therefore they may end up undetected (U.S DHHSA

CPS 617 A: Assess.& Treatment of Child Abuse MeeSoo Lee Reaction Paper from chapter 1 to chapter 6 1. family abuse landscape “Abuse in the family” has been long in the history, however, it was not until the article called battered child syndrome (Kempe, et al., 1962) was appeared in the Journal of the American Medical Association and started getting attention form professionals. Before that, culturally parents used to be thought to have a right to treat their children and also battered women’s shelters appeared with the term “spouse abuse” in 1972. I think it is very important that the issue is being able to get appropriate

The CA Penal Code talks about physical abuse, which means other types of abuse are ignored. Therefor emotional abuse is not being enforced by the law because is the most difficult abuse to be define and most difficult to detect. Zoldak (2009) examples of emotional abuse are: threats, public humiliation, insults, jealous rages, accusations of infidelity, and isolation from friends and family (When Danger Hits Home, p.17). Emotional abuse “neglect” is one of the most common abuse in children. Children who experience abuse, including witnessing incidents of domestic violence, are at greater risk of having serious adult health problems.

Annotated Bibliography American Academy of Pediatrics. "Child Abuse and Neglect: the section of child abuse and neglect (SOCAN). " n.d. A. aap Organizaton Website. Print. 22 November 2016.

According to Danielle Moylan, “...around 87% of Afghan women are believed to have experienced domestic violence at least once” (Moylan). In Khaled Hosseini’s novel, A Thousand Splendid Suns, Mariam and Laila, two Afghan women, are both victims of spousal abuse. They are brought together by their marriages to Rasheed and bonded by the abuse they endure. Together they fight to overcome the power of their abusive husband. Spousal abuse is damaging physically, sexually, and emotionally.

In 2018, physical abuse is “hidden”, but it is present in such large numbers especially in children, “Children are suffering from a hidden epidemic of child abuse and neglect… Every year more than 3.6 million referrals are made to child protection agencies…” (childhelp). Physical abuse is a major issue current day, every day 7 to 10 children die due to abuse or neglect. Because abuse was such a big issue in history, and is such a big issue current day, abuse laws are now being enforced in order to prevent future cases from

Abuse is something several children fear everyday with three million cases being reported, 10% being sexual abuse,and about 1000

Maltreatment has a severe impact on a child’s current and future functioning and development regarding their emotional, social, cognitive, behavioral, and physical wellbeing.(Frederico 345). Different types of abuse, such as physical, emotional, and sexual have different consequences, but the consequences of all maltreatment, are likely to happen in three stages. Firstly, a child may have an initial reaction such as post-traumatic symptoms, painful emotions, and cognitive distortions. Secondly, children develop coping strategies that are aimed to help increase their safety or reduce their pain. Thirdly, a child 's sense of self-worth is damaged and develop the feeling of shame and hopelessness..

Emotional abuse is also a major player when it comes to affecting the mentalities of children. Emotional abuse can harrow on the mind of a child forever. The phrase “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never harm me” is one of the most inaccurate sayings. Often children who grew up “in homes where they are constantly berated and belittled may experience self-confidence and anger problems” (“Emotional Abuse Signs, Symptoms and Effects”) that can later lead to them lashing out with their emotions. It is proven that children who are emotionally abused can “struggle to control strong emotions or have extreme outbursts” (“Emotional Abuse Signs, Symptoms, and Effects”) meaning that they could easily be triggered and act out aggressively when the situation presents itself.

The main form of child maltreatment is neglect, which can result in lifelong consequences (Naughton et al., 2013). Neglect refers to a child’s caretaker failing to meet the needs of a child that are required for the child’s physical, intellectual, and emotional development (Sylvestre, 2010). The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children describe psychological maltreatment as “patterns of damaging interactions between the parent-carer and child through acts of omission or commission, acknowledging that emotional neglect and abuse have equally damaging effects on the child” (Naughton et al., 2013). The caretaker is inattentive to the child’s emotional needs, nurturing needs, and emotional well-being.

Social learning theory is where a “person’s learning and social experiences determine behavior” (Meena, 2016). If children were to witness aggressive behaviors get rewarded, they will react with the same behavior they have watched. Social learning theory emphasizes on three social contexts: familial influences, subcultural influences and symbolic models. Familial influence is where children

"Physical abuse of a child is when a parent or caregiver causes any non-accidental physical injury to a child" (childhelp.org). Some of the reasons that a child may have an abusive parent includes the habits of alcohol abuse, smoking, or drugs just as most cases are caused by. Many parents take out their frustrations or anger on their innocent child. " 28.3% of adults report being physically abused as a child" (Childhelp.org).They know that the child will not report them due to having the lack of gut it takes them into report it to their teacher or a friend they know and trust. They also know that their child fears if they tell an adult they could lose their parents, which causes their brain to think deeply and take the account that they are going to be left alone and never be taken care of again.

Darlene Lowrey Overview of the Effects of Domestic Violence on Children And the Importance in Forensic Psychology Argosy University Hawaii Campus Overview of the Effects of Domestic Violence on Children and the Importance in Forensic Psychology During September 2013, The National Network to End Domestic Violence (2014) reported that 17,301 children and 19,307 adults found safety in emergency shelters and transitional housing, and another 6,562 children and 24,476 adults received advocacy and support through non-residential services. Research has shown that children who experience domestic violence are at increased risk of developing psychological and behavioral difficulties such as anxiety, depression and aggression (Øverlien, 2010). Since 1997, studies have shown that children who