Brandon Michael-September, 05th 1971-Sulfur, LA. United States Navy 1989-99 Crystal Marie- September, 05th 1973-Phoenix, AZ.
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Child Abuse: A Generational Plague Matthew 5:4 Blessed are they that mou...
2 Peter 1:19-21Take HeedWe haue also a more sure word of prophecie, whereunto yee doe well that ye take heede, as vnto a light that shineth in a darke place, vntill the day dawne, and the day starre arise in your hearts:20Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the Scripture is of any priuate Interpretation:
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2 Peter 1:19-21
Take Heed
We haue also a more sure word of prophecie, whereunto yee doe well that ye take heede, as vnto a light that shineth in a darke place, vntill the day dawne, and the day starre arise in your hearts:
20Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the Scripture is of any priuate Interpretation:
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Children are suffering from a hidden epidemic of child abuse and neglect, occurring at every socioeconomic level, across ethnic and cultural lines, within all religions and at every level of education. • A report of child abuse is made every ten seconds. • More than Seven children DIE, every day as a result of child abuse. • Approximately 80% of children that die from abuse are under the age of 4. • It is estimated that between 50-60% of child fatalities due to maltreatment are not recorded as such on death certificates. • More than 90% of juvenile sexual abuse victims know their perpetrator in some way. The estimated annual cost of child abuse and neglect in the United States in 2008 is $124 billion. Child Maltreatment: Definitions Any act or series of acts of commission or omission by a parent or other caregiver (e.g., clergy, coach, teacher) that results in harm, potential for harm, or threat of harm to a child. Acts of Commission (Child Abuse) Words or overt actions that cause harm, potential harm, or threat of harm to a child. Acts of commission are deliberate and intentional; however, harm to a child may or may not be the intended consequence. Intentionality only applies to the caregivers' acts-not the consequences of those acts. For example, a caregiver may intend to hit a child as punishment (i.e., hitting the child is not accidental or unintentional) but not intend to cause the child to have a concussion. The following types of maltreatment involve acts of commission: • Physical abuse • Sexual abuse • Psychological abuse Acts of Omission (Child Neglect) The failure to provide for a child's basic physical, emotional, or educational needs or to protect a child from harm or potential harm. Like acts of commission, harm to a child may or may not be the intended consequence. The following types of maltreatment involve acts of omission: • Failure to provide o Physical neglect o Emotional neglect o Medical/dental neglect o Educational neglect • Failure to supervise o Inadequate supervision o Exposure to violent environments Why is a Consistent Definition Important? A consistent definition is needed to monitor the incidence of child maltreatment and examine trends over time. In addition, it helps determine the magnitude of child maltreatment and compare the problem across jurisdictions.
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