Consequences Of Physical Abuse

Child abuse and neglect is a big problem in the United States. Child abuse is sexual, physical, emotional, and even verbal maltreatment towards the children. When food, clothing, and shelter is not provided this is termed neglect. Many children in the United States are abused and neglected by parents, grandparents, guardians, and friends of the family. Many children suffer abuse such as beating, starved,

Physical abuse impacts children with both long-term and short-term consequences (Department of Communities, Child safety and Disability Services, 2017). These consequences of physical abuse vary across individual’s effects aren’t always visually displayed by children. Consequently, the more severe effects of physical abuse occur when there is no intervention to prevent the abuse from reoccurring and no effort was made to protect the child (Department of Communities, Child safety and Disability Services, 2017). Physical abuse is experienced by approximately 40 million children worldwide every year (Odhayani, Watson, J., Watson, L., 2013). Occurring across cultures, ethnic backgrounds, educational levels and socioeconomic status (WHO, 2006).

Child abuse and neglect is a significant problem in the United States that should demand direct attention. There are approximately three million child abuse reports made each year, and these reports involve more than six million children. Out of four to five children that die daily, 70 percent are under three years of age. There are 90 percent of cases involving of children who know who know their perpetrator. The main factors of child abuse are physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. In many cases involving sexual abuse, there is usually not any medical evidence to be shown, and there are usually not any witness due to the sexual acts taking place in private places. That is why it is considered the “hidden” form of abuse. Neglect is a type of maltreatment related to the failure to provide needed, age-appropriate care.

There are also some factors that affect the consequences of child abuse and neglect. Individual outcomes vary widely and are affected by a combination of factors, including: the child’s age and developmental status when the abuse or neglect occurred, the type of maltreatment (physical abuse, neglect, sexual abuse, etc.), the frequency, duration, and severity of the maltreatment, and the relationship between the child and the perpetrator (Floor, 2013). Child abuse and neglect can have a multitude of long-term effects on physical health. If a child is being neglected they might not have the essentials they need to survive so their physical health can be in jeopardy if they aren’t being fed properly or

Many people first think of physical abuse when child abuse is brought up; however, there is also neglect, mental, and sexual abuse. Neglect is when the child isn’t given the basic needs, and is the caretaker for whom should be their guardian. When harm is inflicted on a child resulting in long term injuries, or anxiety it is called physical abuse. Psychological/mental abuse is when a child is verbally harmed resulting in anxiety, or habits such as fidgeting. A child is being touched in a sexual manner it is called sexual abuse; the child may have difficulties sitting or may be knowledgeable about inappropriate topics for their age. (“What is”)

This article paper aims at providing an overview of the article “The long-term health consequences of child physical abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect: a systematic review and meta-analysis” by Norman, et.al. The research aims at highlighting the evidence that relates child physical and sexual abuse, emotional abuse and neglect with the subsequent mental and physical health outcomes. Child physical abuse, emotional violence, sexual assault, and neglect are some of the most severe concerns affecting children and our society as a whole. These behaviors have adverse short-term and long-term physical and psychological effects on children. The study of child physical and sexual abuse by sociologists has intensified in the recent past as sociology of childhood has emerged as a crucial area of study. Sociology of childhood emphasizes the role played by communities and different cultures in shaping and defining childhood experiences.

Child neglect has been around for a long time. However, it was not until the late 1980s that public awareness began to enlarge to include recognition of the psychological consequences of neglect (Erickson and Egeland 4). Child neglect is a type of child maltreatment. It is a deficit in meeting a child’s basic needs, including lack of basic nutrition, health care, physical, emotional, education, and housing needs. There are many types of neglect in harsh areas and torn families that come for children. Physical signs of neglect include swellings/fractures/burns, dental pain or decay, faltering weight, and developmental delay. Other signs include chronic nappy rash, poor hygiene, and severe and persistent immunizations. Neglect can cause several psychological, social, and emotional issues for children. These include attachment issues, depression, behavioral disorders, social interaction difficulties, communication issues, eating disorders, and exhibiting deficits in cognitive performance. If not treated, these issues will continue or worsen. Neglected children should receive treatment needed at an early age. Due to these complications that come for children who face neglect, available services have increased so that they may receive care. A case study about a girl named Susan from Tupelo, Mississippi will discuss the effects of neglect along with resources and services to help her with the effects of her neglect and childhood difficulties.

The scope of child abuse and neglect in our society is an epidemic of vast proportions in that all children are at risk. Children are abused by their loved ones, friends, friends of the family, those whom they place their trust in, and those bound to care for them. Children of all ages are at risk and vulnerable to abuse and neglect, whether in their homes, their community or even on the internet. This paper will cover the impact that child abuse and neglect have on their development, challenges in identifying abusive home environments, intervention and treatment strategies that are used with this population and key research issues as they relate to child abuse and neglect.

Child Abuse and Neglect continue to be a serious pediatric and social threat to the nation’s children. Child maltreatment is more than bruises and broken bones. While physical abuse may be the most noticeable, other types of abuse, such as emotional and sexual abuses, leave deep, lasting scars. Child Maltreatment includes significant negative experiences with long-lasting effects. These childhood experiences cause detrimental, long lasting effects during cognitive, behavioral, and emotional development and often well into adulthood. This paper will look at the various types of child maltreatment and the causes attributed to them, as well as the long term effects of child abuse and what can be done to prevent these abuses.

In 1997, over 3,195,000 children were reported to child protective services (CPS) agencies (Lucinda Almond). Fifteen out of every 1,000 US children were substantiated as victims of child maltreatment (Lucinda Almond). Five categories were provided: physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, emotional maltreatment and others (Lucinda Almond). In the US many families reported for child abuse often display a number of problems, which most likely contribute to their likelihood for engaging in abusive behavior (Lucinda Almond). Many behaviors of child abuse are alcohol abuse, dependency, threat of harm, and bizarre discipline (Lucinda Almond). Neglect is the most common type of reported child maltreatment. Neglect is any action on the part of a caregiver that causes physical or emotional harm. When a child is neglected he or she may soon become depressed or suicidal. Abandonment is another type of neglect (Lyness D’Arcy). This is when a child is left alone for a

Physical child abuse has grown very vividly within the recent years. When people think physical abuse, majority picture the beating of a child; however, physical abuse not only consist of kicking, biting, choking, throwing, pushing, burning, but anything that causes injuries to a child. On the daily new we hear about a child that has been neglected or abused by a caregiver. According to the Child Help National Child Abuse, one-third of all parents who were abused as a child, typically become abusers of their own children. Physical abuse causes a child to have psychological effects throughout their life.

Although child abuse and neglect has been and continues to be a major societal issue, it only attracted major attention through the pivotal work of Kempfe, Silverman, Steele, Droegmueller and Silver (1962) who coined the term, “the battered- child syndrome” (Krug, 2002). This term was used to define children who have been subjected to mild to serious physical abuse from their parent/carer on one or multiple occasions (Kempfe et al., 1962) and lay the foundations of what is today defined as “child abuse and neglect” (child maltreatment). Child maltreatment predominantly falls under four categories - physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse and neglect (Garbarino, Guttmann, & Seeley, 1986; Matthews, 2014a; Goldsworthy, 2015). Given that

Nowadays, child maltreatment becomes serious problem, which could not only leads to a terrible social phenomenon, but also causes a huge impact on the mental development of children and adolescents in America (Underwood & Rosen, 2013). Child Maltreatment, also called child abuse and neglect, has four identified categories, which are physical abuse, sexual abuse psychological or emotional maltreatment, and neglect, respectively (Trickett et al. , 2011). These four categories of child maltreatment could have a prolonged adverse effect in childhood and even in adolescence (Trickett et al. , 2011).

Many kids don't have a stable home to live in because their parents are either on drugs and don't be home or somebody comes take their house away from them and they are left to go in a shelter and they may be separated from their siblings. A combination of individual, relational, community, and societal factors contribute to the risk of child abuse and neglect. Although children are not responsible for the harm inflicted upon them, certain characteristics have been found to increase their risk of being maltreated. Risk factors are those characteristics associated with child abuse and neglect—they may or may not be direct causes childhood experiences, both positive and negative, have a tremendous impact on future violence victimization and perpetration, and lifelong health and opportunity. As such, early experiences are an important public health issue. Much of the foundational research in this area has been referred to as Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). (Child Abuse and Neglect

Child abuse and neglect cases are on the rise throughout the entire United States. With the increasing amount of parents who are affected with co-occurring illnesses, the risk for abuse and neglect continue to increase. Children who are affected by abuse at home will show signs and symptoms of depression, aggression, inability to stay on task, and fear of their parents.