Task 1: Booklet
Child abuse
Child abuse is a big issue that so many kids experience throughout the globe, and it has
grabbed the interest of all countries. Kids may be exploited by a variety of individuals,
including their guardians, strangers, family members, educators, and other kids in
school or the neighborhood.
Child violence is more than just a case of black eyes. Sexual abuse is disturbing
because of the scars it leaves behind, but not all symptoms of child abuse are as
apparent. Neglecting children's interests, placing them in unprotected, unsafe
circumstances, leading them to intimate acts, or try to make them feel useless or dumb
are all examples of child abuse that can cause serious, long-lasting impacts on children
(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER), 2018).
Forms of child abuse
Abusive behavior can take different forms, however, the negative state on the child is a
common denominator. The ultimate result is kid feels unsafe, poorly cared for, and
lonely, regardless of whether the abuse is a slap, a horrible comment, or stony silence.
Emotional abuse
Words have power, and emotional violence can seriously harm a kid's emotional
wellbeing and social growth, contrary to popular opinion. Here are some examples of
emotional abuse:
Continuous shaming, humiliation, and belittling
Using derogatory language and make unfavorable references to others
Warning a kid they are "no nice," "useless," "evil," or "a fault" is a form of child
abuse
Shouting, insulting, or harassing on a regular basis
Ignoring or rejecting, and providing them the silent treatment
Restricting physical interaction, for instance, no embraces, kisses, or other signs
of emotion
Trying to expose a kid to other people's abuse, whether it is against with a family,
a relative, or maybe a pet
Child neglect
Neglect is one of the most prevalent forms of child violence. It's a trend of neglecting a
kid's basic requirements, such as sufficient diet, clothes, cleanliness, or observation. Kid
maltreatment isn't continuously obvious. A parent may become physically or
psychologically incapable of caring for a kid in such situations, such as in cases of
severe disorder or harm, or untreated sadness or nervousness. In certain cases, alcohol
or drug misuse may damage decisions and the capability to retain a kid-safe.
Physical abuse
The kid is physically hurt or injured as a result of this. It could be the result of an attempt
to hurt the child, or it could be the result of excessive physical punishment. The majority
of physically abusive parents believe that their actions are meant to teach their children
proper conduct. There is, however, a distinction to be made between using physical
discipline and physically assaulting someone. The following are some examples of
physical abuse:
Shaking, propelling, or beating a kid
Pinching, punching, or tripping excessively
Forcing a kid to move or run as a punishment
Skin burning or scalding
Suffocation or deprivation of oxygen
Toxic poisoning
Putting the child in a stressful physical situation or putting them through a test
Refusing to sleep, eat, or take medicine
Sexual abuse
Due to the obvious levels of shame and embarrassment involved in child sexual
exploitation, it is a particularly complex type of abuse. It's crucial to understand that
sexual harassment doesn't necessarily require physical contact. Whether or not contact
is involved, exposing a child to sexual circumstances or content is sexually abusive.
Children who have been sexually assaulted are often plagued with feelings of
embarrassment and remorse
Children find it difficult to come forward because of the stigma associated with
sexual harassment (The state of Queensland, 2021)
Indicators of child abuse
The signs that a kid has been abused differ depending on the form of violence that has
been perpetrated (Easton and Kong, 2017).
(Powell, 2003).
References
Easton, S.D. and Kong, J., 2017. Mental health indicators fifty years later: A population-
based study of men with histories of child sexual abuse. Child abuse & neglect, 63,
pp.273-283.
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER), 2018. Child abuse
[Online] Available at: [Accessed 7 May 2021].
Powell, C., 2003. Early indicators of child abuse and neglect: a multi‐professional Delphi
study. Child Abuse Review: Journal of the British Association for the Study and
Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, 12(1), pp.25-40.
The state of Queensland, 2021. Types of child abuse [Online] Available at:
https://www.qld.gov.au/community/getting-support-health-social-issue/support-victims-
abuse/child-abuse/what-is-child-abuse/child-abuse-types [Accessed 7 May 2021].
Task 2: Newspaper Article
Different methods in which professionals work to reduce the occurrence of child
abuse
By Yvette Brazier/June 25, 2018
Kids rely on their families, caregivers, and other financial crisis will pass,
trustworthy adults to keep them safe, comfortable, and the dark memories
encouraged. Instructors, social workers, and school etched in their child's
psychologists all play crucial roles in ensuring the safety heart will remain. Social
of children and intervening in cases of possible abuse. workers are educated to
Child abuse has extreme, if not life-threatening, long- help the parents of the
term consequences; clinicians must have a clear kids they deal with.
understanding of the issue in order to intervene in any Even though the kid is
possible cases of abuse. taken from their family
for safety reasons, they
Realizing and responding to child violence is the first
must consult with family
step toward assisting abused kids. It's more difficult
members, as well as
when there's verbal bullying and negligence. As a result,
potential predators, to
it's important to remember that child violence is real and
decide the best course
to search for any signs of it in case there's a child in dire
of action for the safety of
need of assistance. Professionals must recognize that
kids (Wolfe, 2003).
most abuse victims are unable to speak up since their
While their key objective
perpetrators seek to harm them if they do. Children are
is generally intervention,
more likely to be abused during hard financial times.
health professionals'
This could take the form of neglect if parents need time
position in prevention
to figure out how to make things easier, or physical
and post-response care
violence if they are angry or stressed. Specialists can
is important to the
support deter such accidents by providing financial
achievement of both
assistance if they are able. If they do not have
abused children and
resources, they can calmly talk to their neighboring
young people.
parent and help them understand what they are doing to
their child's future. Help them realize that while the
Awareness, as the definition implies, is force. The instructor, support
majority of cases of child abuse occur since many worker, or other
individuals are unaware that any of what they see can professional involved in
be categorized as violence. People should be educated their lives. They must be
on all forms of brutality, as well as how to speak out patient, encouraging,
against child abuse. Professionals may even be able to and respectful as they
assist other individuals in recognizing that they have assist them in
been harming their kids without even realizing it developing their self-
(Webster et al, 2005). They should discuss child esteem and trust in a
violence at school, with friends, on social media, with healthy and organized
their neighbors, and at every other opportunity. Both environment (Afifi et al,
conferences on child abuse, as well as any other 2017). Helping children
violence prevention initiatives, will help. deal with bullying, on the
other hand, can be
Victims of abuse need different care and support than
difficult; it is much easier
children who have not been abused. They must
to speak up and get
understand the effect of violence on them either now or
them the support they
in the future, and also what they need from healthy adult
need.
relationships to recover and overcome it as an
References
Afifi, T.O., Mota, N., Sareen, J. and MacMillan, H.L., 2017. The relationships between
harsh physical punishment and child maltreatment in childhood and intimate partner
violence in adulthood. BMC public health, 17(1), pp.1-10.
Brazier, Y., 2018. Recognizing child abuse [Online] Available at:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/241532 [Accessed 7 May 2021].
Webster, S.W., O’Toole, R., O’Toole, A.W. and Lucal, B., 2005. Overreporting and
underreporting of child abuse: Teachers’ use of professional discretion. Child abuse &
neglect, 29(11), pp.1281-1296.
Wolfe, D.A., 2003. Elder abuse intervention: Lessons from child abuse and domestic
violence initiatives. In Elder mistreatment: Abuse, neglect, and exploitation in an aging
America. National Academies Press (US).
Task 3: Essay
Introduction
Every kid deserves to be protected from violence, exploitation, neglect, and other forms
of abuse. Given this, hundreds of kids from all walks of life, genders, religions, and
societies are exposed to everyday cruelty, neglect, and violence. Literally billions more
are in jeopardy. This is much more critical than the well-being of kids. Kids who require
assistance and defense deserve prompt, rising, and successful assistance. Individual
children, particularly the most disadvantaged and those most at risk of exclusion, will
require early concerted assistance from healthcare professionals, schools and
educators, local and voluntary sectors (Bunting, 2007).
The Children Act of 1989 provides the legal framework for child protection in England.
The act defines fundamental principles such as the value of a child's wellbeing and the
expectations and conditions that govern child-care responsibilities. This is strengthened
by the Children Act of 2004, which requires local municipalities to appoint children's
service members who are essentially related to service provision, promoting
cooperation between organizations and increasing transparency (Radford et al, 2013).
Similarly, requiring municipal governments and their organizations to collaborate in
order to protect and foster children's well-being. Both of these acts have been amended
by the Children and Social Work Act 2017, which received Royal Assent on April 27,
2017 (Featherstone et al, 2019).
Local authorities in every region should provide specific guidance and policies in place
to recognize emerging challenges and possible unmet needs for particular children and
families. “It is obliged to take that action insofar as it is within its power to do so and is
fairly practicable” if a local authority performs an investigation and decides that it is
appropriate to take action to protect and promote the welfare of the child investigated.
Professionals have a duty to recognize the signs and symptoms of violence and
neglect, as well as current and emerging risks such as cyber violence, harassment,
sexual abuse, and violent extremism, and to exchange the knowledge and collaborate
to provide children with the care they require (Bunting, Lazenbatt and Wallace, 2010).
Professionals and others who are likely to work with children have been educated on
the indications and symptoms of violence and neglect, as well as how to react
appropriately and effectively when the indications are detected.
Conclusion
United kingdom has a strong legal system in place to ensure that people who deal with
kids are alert to signs of child maltreatment and that they report this information to the
relevant authorities for further investigation. It is effectively fostering collaborative
working relationships between organizations related to the treatment of kids in order to
ensure positive relations. Bodies, experts, and government officials all have wide
responsibilities to collaborate, exchange information, and determine that procedures are
in place to defend and protect children's health. Professionals often have a
responsibility to behave in the best interests of the kids they are responsible for.
References
Bunting, L., 2007. Dealing with a problem that doesn't exist? Professional responses to
female perpetrated child sexual abuse. Child Abuse Review: Journal of the British
Association for the Study and Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, 16(4), pp.252-
267.
Bunting, L., Lazenbatt, A. and Wallace, I., 2010. Information sharing and reporting
systems in the UK and Ireland: Professional barriers to reporting child maltreatment
concerns. Child Abuse Review, 19(3), pp.187-202.
Featherstone, B., Morris, K., Daniel, B., Bywaters, P., Brady, G., Bunting, L., Mason, W.
and Mirza, N., 2019. Poverty, inequality, child abuse and neglect: Changing the
conversation across the UK in child protection?. Children and Youth Services Review,
97, pp.127-133.
Radford, L., Corral, S., Bradley, C. and Fisher, H.L., 2013. The prevalence and impact
of child maltreatment and other types of victimization in the UK: Findings from a
population survey of caregivers, children and young people and young adults. Child
abuse & neglect, 37(10), pp.801-813.
