Hi,
I have decided to change my topic to child abuse prevention. I decided to change to this topic, because I have personal knowledge, as well as hands on experience. At one of my old centers, I was suspecting that a little girl was being neglected and abused at home. I didn't have all the evidence, so I told my director about it, and left it in their hands. I would only call the proper authorities, if I saw more visible evidence.
Ramonalisa child abuse today is on the rise more than ever before. This is a wonderful topic to focus on. I was in a position to contact authorities for one of my students so I can relate to what you are saying. Child abuse is more than bruises and broken bones. While physical abuse might be the most visible, other types of abuse, such as emotional abuse and neglect, also leave deep, lasting scars. The earlier child abuse is caught, the better the chance of recovery and appropriate treatment for the child. Child abuse is not always obvious. By learning some of the common warning signs of child abuse and neglect, you can catch the problem as early as possible and get both the child and the abuser the help that they need. Of course, just because you see a warning sign doesn’t automatically mean a child is being abused. It’s important to dig deeper, looking for a pattern of abusive behavior and warning signs, if you notice something off. If you suspect a child is being abused, it's critical to get them the help he or she needs. Reporting child abuse seems so official. Many people are reluctant to get involved in other families' lives. We are obligated to do so if we suspect a child is being abused.
ReplyDeleteChild abuse is on the rise and each case of child abuse is not documented. I totally agree that child abuse isn't all physical, a lot of child abuse is mental. Children are mentally abused and don't know how to let someone know what is going on. And yes, just because you see a warning sign, doesn't mean they are being abused. As well as, child abuse isn't always obvious. Now, if you have more than one sign, then I would recommend reporting for further investigation.
DeleteHello Ramonalisa, I see that you have decided to change your topic to child abuse. often times when there is child abuse present nobody wants to speak about it. It is great to have an advocate and a friend that can help to ease some of the pain associated with abuse. Child abuse is often hard to spot, because for some reason we all want to sweep it under the rug.
ReplyDeleteParents and families are not sure where to go or what to do because often it may be other family member associated with this behavior. There are many sites that give information which can be shared with co-teachers, family, and other staff. Good luck on your blog associated with child abuse.
I agree that nobody wants to speak about it. I feel that sometimes no one wants to speak about it, because they are afraid or scared of the end result. Having an advocate or a friend that you can talk to, can help the child to want to get help. Thank you for the post.
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