EDU-330 Controversial Topic Essay (1)

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EDU-330 Topic 1 Controversial Topic Essay I. Describe the controversial topic and state the connection to K-12 education. a. Thoroughly describe your controversial topic. The controversial topic that I chose is mandatory reporting. More specifically how it can be damaging to both the student and the teacher in the classroom. b. State how the topic is specifically related to K-12 education. Students of every grade could have situations in their life that may require the teacher to legally report it. However, it has been shown that younger children are more likely than any other age group to face abuse or neglect. Children under the age of one had the greatest victimization rates, at roughly 25 per 1,000 kids. (USAFacts, 2022). The victimization rate falls to under 8 per 1,000 children for kids aged 6 and up. (USAFacts, 2022). Not meaning that it can happen to older students, it is just more common within the younger grades. c. Be sure to include at least one in-text citation to support your writing. Remember to follow the APA format (7th edition). USAFacts. (2022, September 6). How many children are victims of abuse or neglect in the US? https://usafacts.org/articles/how-many-children-are-victims-of-abuse-or-neglect-in-the- us/ II. Identify the cultural identifier(s) directly related to the controversial topic. a. Who is most affected by this controversial issue? Both the students and school staff can be affected by this, but I would say the students are definitely more affected since these issues are occurring in their life. b. What other cultural identifier is affected or has the potential to become affected by the controversial issue? Ethical beliefs as well as religion/culture could both be cultural identifiers. People's childhood experiences and parenting styles are influenced by their culture. The use of harsh verbal or physical punishment may be viewed as appropriate in one culture while

being viewed as harmful in another. ( Cultural Responsiveness: Child Abuse and Neglect - Child Welfare Information Gateway , n.d.). c. Be sure to include at least one in-text citation to support your writing. Remember to follow APA format (7 th edition). Cultural Responsiveness: Child Abuse and Neglect - Child Welfare Information Gateway . (n.d.). https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/systemwide/cultural/can/ III. Explain the key historical events that have significantly affected your specific cultural identifier(s). a. What is the history of this controversial issue? In the middle of the 1960s, mandatory reporting rules were implemented in the United States. These regulations were enacted in reaction to what was seen as a social issue involving child abuse, particularly in light of the recently discovered battered child syndrome. (Lytle, 2021). Because medical professionals were thought to be less likely than other professionals working with children to report suspected child abuse and neglect, these original restrictions were based on the assumption that physicians would always treat maltreated children because they had the training and ability to recognize child maltreatment. (Lytle, 2021). b. What is the history of this cultural identifier related to this controversial issue? One of the cultural identifiers related to mandatory reporting is religion. Americans continue to debate the role of religion in public schools more than 55 years after the Supreme Court issued its historic decision outlawing school-sponsored prayer. (Mitchell, 2020). While the topic of religious discussions in the classroom doesn't garner as much media attention as it formerly did, it is nevertheless a crucial point of contention in the larger debate over the place of religion in public life. c. Be sure to include at least one in-text citation to support your writing. Remember to follow APA format (7 th edition). Lytle, R. D. (2021, March 10). Do I Report This? Understanding Variation in the Content of State Mandatory Reporting Laws · 2021 | Volume 10, Issue 2 . Journal of Qualitative

Criminal Justice & Criminology. https://www.qualitativecriminology.com/pub/v10i2- p3/release/1 Mitchell, T. (2020, August 14). Religion in the Public Schools . Pew Research Center’s Religion & Public Life Project. https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2019/10/03/religion-in-the- public-schools-2019-update/ IV. Identify current opinions for the controversial argument. a. State the argument. In different jurisdictions, mandatory reporting to CPS is a topic that is taken into consideration. The main idea behind it is that specific people or experts are required to get in touch with CPS when they think a kid is in danger due to abuse and, in some situations, neglect. b. What are the opinions of those opposed to the controversial topic? The requirement that mandated reporting be linked to a responsive child protection system that can efficiently assess and intervene is arguably one of the most important reasons that can be made. Mandatory reporting is useless if a system cannot handle the referrals or if there is no effective method. It is important for professionals who are asked to report to help the management of the situations. ( Mandatory Reporting in Child Protection - It Still Remains a Controversy , 2013). c. What are the opinions of those in favor of the controversial topic? The main argument is the necessity of shielding kids from maltreatment and neglect when their primary caregivers are unable or unable to do so. While laws requiring reporting apply to all children who would be covered by child protection laws, the main emphasis is on young children who would otherwise be unable to disclose the abuse. ( Mandatory Reporting in Child Protection - It Still Remains a Controversy , 2013). d. Be sure to include at least one in-text citation for each of the above areas (a-c) to support your writing. Remember to follow APA format (7 th edition). Mandatory reporting in child protection - it still remains a controversy . (2013, June). Child

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