The Child Prevention and Treatment Act is identified in this paper. Starting with identifying and explaining this act and it also gives the purpose of the act. The next section talks about the policy history. It talks about the first case of abuse to show how this act came into place and why. Then it begins to identify what is currently happening in regards to child abuse and if the act is effectively working according to its purpose. After it talks about two different viewpoints of how many people define abuse. Lastly it states whether the policy is recommended and if it is politically and economically feasible.
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act Public Law 93-247 is a federal legislation. The of purpose of this act is to
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The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment act was amended 4 years ago in 2010. ("The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA)", 2014) This act has been working well according to research. According to the graph below the difference between 2009 and 2010 was very significant.(National Child Abuse Statistics, 2012). This graph represents child fatalities caused by child abuse. Statistics show that overall child abuse as decreased from 2008 to 2012. It has declined by 3 percent.(Child Maltreatment, 2012). This act was created to prevent child abuse and neglect and according to the graph and statistic it is doing just that. It is not clear to everyone what abuse is. People have been struggling to define what abuse is and what is acceptable for discipline.(Smenyak, 2013). View point 1 states that shoving or slapping without actually causing injury should be considered physical abuse. View point 2 states that physical abuse is only abuse if it causes injuries on a child.(Child Abuse, 2010). Both viewpoints share a similar idea that hitting a child causes bad effects. They can also agree that physical abuse should not be acceptable. These two viewpoints differ to on the subject of whether a physical injury should be present to define physical abuse. This policy needs to remain in place. According to the current situation section and the
There are many legislations and guidelines affecting safeguarding of children and young people. The Children Act 1989, assigns duties to local authorities, courts, parents and other agencies to ensure children are safeguarded, their welfare promoted and for children to be consulted in decisions affecting them. The Children's Act 2004 made amendments to the act of 1989 after the failings regarding Victoria Climbe. It places duty on local authorities to work together and share information introducing local Safeguarding Boards to work collaboratively to safeguard children and young people. This includes the five outcomes of Every Child Matters 2003. The Childcare Act 0f 2006 introduced plans for children aged 0-5 to
In the state of New York the Child Protective System identifies certain professional a vital purpose in reporting child abuse, a code of ethic is used here B.2.a., Probable Harm and Legal requirements under the ACA code of ethics (Counseling, 2015). It is mandated to certain professionals to report
The definition of child protection is the process of protecting individual children identified as either suffering, or likely to suffer, significant harm because of abuse or neglect. The term child protection is increasingly being replaced by ‘safeguarding’. Safeguarding has been described as; ‘a broader definition of the range of ways in which adults and professionals working with children need to act when dealing with child protection issues’(Ref: www.education.gov.uk/) Safeguarding refers to the prevention of harm to children and child protection is used more when dealing with policies and procedures following an event of suspected harm.
The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment act was signed into law on January 31, 1974 (United States, 2010). Although, the child abuse prevention and treatment act has be revised in the years 1978, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, and again in 2003, allows for the federal government to redefine the scope set forth by the CAPTA (United States, 2010). The CAPTA was created and is grounded by the concept of the parens patriae, a legal term that allows the federal
Physical abuse involves hitting, kicking, poisoning, burning and shaking or causing harm to a child, and it can occur when parents fabricate symptoms, or purposely induces illness to a child (DfES, 2010). According to National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty Children (NSPCC) (2013), explains that when parents are caring for children can sometimes be a struggle, and they can use punishment like hitting as a way to discipline them which can cause physical injuries such as scares and fracture, and the best way to do it is by setting boundaries, talking, explaining and listening which can be a better way than kicking or burning a child. However, according to Beckett (2003), described there those injuries that
Child abuse is epidemic in many countries as well as the United States. It is estimated that every thirteen seconds a child is abused in some manner: physically, sexually, emotionally or by neglect (Friedman). Each year, there are over 3 million reports of child abuse in the United States involving more than 6 million children. Child abuse can be reduced with proper education of the parents and with greater public awareness.
Allocates duties to local authorities, courts, parents and other agencies in the UK to ensure children are safeguarded and their welfare is promoted. It focuses on the idea that children are best cared for by their own families, however it also makes provisions for parents and families who do not cooperate with the professional bodies.
1. The Children Act 1989 - 2004 is the most relevant legislation for safeguarding children and young people’s welfare. It was first made to give boundaries and support for local authorities for the welfare of children. The act then also made changes to the law that are regulated for children and their safety if they are in foster homes, adoption agencies, babysitting services and also handling childcare crimes and crimes against children. The children act’s main purpose is to ensure that the UK is a safer for children and young people and improve their wellbeing. It provides support and help to children of all ages, and backgrounds, and if they have a
It might be difficult to accept but every child can be hurt, put at risk or harm or abused, regardless of their age, gender, religion or ethnicity.
Some of the current legislations include the “United Nations Convention in the Rights of the child 1989” which is the act that gives the right to protection from abuse, the right to express their views and have their
Assess strategies and methods used to minimise the harm to children, young people and their families where abuse is confirmed (M3). Justify responses where child maltreatment or abuse id suspected or confirmed, referring to current legislation and policies (D2)
The current child protection system is based on the Children Act 1989, which was introduced in an effort to reform and clarify the existing laws affecting children. The Children Act 1989 gave every child the right to protection from abuse and exploitation and the right to inquiries to safeguard their welfare. Its central tenet was that children are usually best looked after within their family. The act came into force in England and Wales in 1991 and - with some differences - in Northern Ireland in 1996. The key principle
According to our textbook, Public Law 93-247 which is the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), came into effect on January 31, 1974. This law is regards to childhood maltreatment. The law implemented the National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect. Central agencies needed to be created in each individual state. The central agencies had to have legal authority to investigate and be able to prosecute cases that involved abuse and neglect. The States also had to develop their own definitions, policies, procedures, and laws dealing with child abuse and neglect. With the amendment of 2003, states needed to include foster care, adoption, abandoned infants and family violence protection into their services.
Child abuse consists of different types of harmful acts directed toward children. In physical abuse, children are slapped, hit, kicked or pushed, or have objects thrown at them causing wounds, broken bones, or other injuries. Severe abuse may result in major injury, permanent physical or developmental damage, or even death. Emotional abuse involves humiliation, dishonoring or other acts carried out over time that terrorize or frighten the child. Sexual abuse consists of a wide
One of the key principles of the Children Act 1989 (CA 1989) are non-intervention which means that the state should not intervene unless