Child Sexual Maltreatment: A Case Study

Childhelp.org says “In 2014, state agencies found an estimated 702,000 victims of child maltreatment,”. So that means that out of the 318.9 million people living in the United States, 702,000 people are being exposed to abuse and neglect. That fact to me is astonishing. At some point, most of the people that have been in that kind of environment are going to want to be successful at something. But just because you have been in that kind of situation, does not mean you can’t or won't be successful.

The highest concern for the article is identifying and treating child abuse, and survivors with a given respect to different cultures. It is important to understand that every culture is different in handling the treatment of their children. “If identifications and interventions with these families and their children are to be appropriate and successful, professionals must communicate effectively with one another and be consistent in the messages they are giving to the families” (Westby, 2007).

As time progresses on, more reports of child sexual abuse (CSA) have been documented. According to Colangelo and Cooperman, CSA is defined as “the use of a child under 18 years of age as an object of gratification for adult sexual needs and desires.” Another definition of CSA is “sexual abuse [that] occurs whenever one person dominates and exploits another by means of sexual activity or suggestion.” (Hall, M., & Hall, J., 2011) it is difficult to

“Sexual abuse is divided into four categories: traumatic sexualization, stigmatization, betrayal, and powerless” (Kinnear). Traumatic sexualization is due to inappropriate sexual experiences which results in the child avoiding sex or has problems with sexual identity. Stigmatization is based off the child who blames themselves for the abuse they encountered. The victims may feel guilty and withdrawal from their friends and family. Betrayal is the third category, which is defined based off children being sexually abused by a trusted adult. This could be a family member or a friend they have known. The result ends by the victim having difficulty trusting adult figures. The last category is subjected as powerless. Victims who experience this category will feel helpless. They do not understand how they can stop the abuse and will feel overwhelmed from it. Abused victims will experience one of these categories from being neglected (Kinnear).

Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is loosely defined as the use of “persuasion, enticement, and other inducements to coerce a child to engage in sexually explicit conduct or simulation of sexual acts” (Wilson, 2010, p. 56). While all CSA is austere, the form and severity level of CSA falls on a spectrum ranging from non-contact CSA (lowest severity) to non-penetrative contact CSA (moderate severity) to penetrative CSA (highest severity; Negriff, Schneiderman, Smith, Schreyer, & Trickett, 2014). Since the form and severity level of CSA fall on a spectrum, there is no standard clinical presentation of CSA, which may obscure a clinician’s ability to identify the signs of CSA (Yancey, Naufel, & Hansen, 2013).

On 05/17/2016 at 1100 hours Brianna DIAZ disclosed to her probation officer a Sexual Abuse that occurred at 121 S. 16th Avenue on approximately 05/19/2013 at approximately 21:00 hours. When DIAZ was contacted by law enforcement she said she does not wish to make a report and was only doing so because her probation officer told her to. She was informed a report would be taken either way but she did not wish to pursue charges.

Imagine peacefully resting in a crib, decorated whimsically with pastels and covered lusciously in white linens. As sleep is rapidly approaching, and your eyelids are just beginning to close, a startling series of loud crashes and startling bangs rattle throughout the house. An angry and drunken father staggers wildly in the hallway outside your room, blaming all of his adversities on his hellish amalgamation of a family. His wife is standing behind him, begging and pleading for him to restrain himself, while she begins spiraling into hysterics. The door slams open, and a pair of monstrous hands rip you violently from your crib. You begin to join your mother in the aforementioned hysterics, unaware of the chaos currently consuming your family.

Sexual maltreatment and rape culture (term used in Canada) can affect a person's everyday life: emotionally, physically, and mentally. Recognizing these effects and taking action can make it possible to a secure everyday life. Being a survivor, and taking control of your healing process will ensure you live life healthier, and happier. Childhood abuse can lead to long-term of effects as kids develop into adults. Victims deal with overwhelming emotions, personal triggers, and not being able to have personal relationships. Seeking help is essential to maintain a healthy mentality, and figuring out how to overcome these traumatic events. The real question is what kind of behavior can it lead to, and how we can recognize when dealing with it alone

There are various social problems that threaten the growth and development of children in today’s society to include: alcohol abuse, depression, divorce, homelessness, potential drug abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, suicide, school drop-out, teen pregnancy, and violent crimes. Sadly, the mutual factor that puts children and youth at greater risk for most of these personal challenges is childhood sexual abuse. Childhood sexual abuse remains a taboo in society whilst the victim is left feeling ashamed, violated, embarrassed, and distraught to as a result of replaying such violent acts in their minds. As a society the aftermath of childhood sexual abuse can no longer be disputed or swept under the carpet. Childhood sexual abuse needs to be

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Patients who have struggled through neglect and abuse can have angry or aggressive tones of sweetness. The patients desire more attention since they have never received it.

Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is a growing social concern. Statistics reveal approximately a quarter of young adults experience sexual abuse during childhood with a further 1,761 aged 18-24 years (Lantern Project, 2012). Rates were appointed at 2,160 amongst the younger generation from 0-11. However, the highest prevalence age; ranges between 11-17, with 2,275 children affected (Lantern Project, 2012). CSA is socially constructed and remarkably influenced by the culture, resulting in complications to establish a universally agreed definition. Moreover, CSA can be seen as "forcing or enticing a child to take part in sexual activity" (Sanderson, 2006). Sexualized behavior can range from contact and/or non-contact sexual experiences, such as exposure

On February 25, 2016, I, Deputy John Arnold, was dispatched to the corner of West 176th Street South and South 97th West Avenue to meet with Mandy Swigert in reference to Child Sex Abuse.

The victim is weak and cannot ambulate independently. The reporter stated that the victim doesnt have paralysis but she's able to move her hands and legs but cannot walk. Amber states her grandmother isnt bathed, her diapers are not changed, she does not eat properly and only eats junk food, her diapers are not changed, she's left at home alone for days at a time, her son yells at her, and he will not allow anyone in the home to visit or help with the victim. Amber stated that her father is an alcoholic, he uses crack, and he takes the money her grandmother receives and spends it in five days on drugs and liquor. Amber states she last witnessed her father use crack a month ago but she did not contact DHS or law enforcement at that time. The

Under this objective, the Foundation partnered with Zhicheng and conducted a comparative research study on the mandatory reporting of and immediate response system to child abuse cases perpetrated by parents and other caregivers in the United, Australia and China. The Foundation also worked with CiYou and organized an exchange program with Taiwan and the Philippines, which targeted key expert advisors in policy making on child protection and welfare in China.