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More programs need to be put in place to stop child abuse and neglect. Abused children have more physical and mental problems than their peers. They are likely to become abusers themselves. We need to find a way to help those who have been abused and prevent the cycle from being repeated.

I do agree with your article that yes children are a product of their environment. If a child is being abused mentally and physically than they too end up growing up thinking that okay and normal and eventually abusing their own kids in the future. Children should be protected and loved and grow up in an environment where they feel that and know that, they shouldn't live in fear.

Child abuse is a huge problem around the world. Child abuse is a huge social issue that needs to be stopped

Child abuse is a huge problem around the world. Child abuse is a huge social issue that needs to be stopped

This page is about child abuse. According to the page the amount of children getting abused has gone up over the years.

There is no way we could go door to door to help the children out but I think teachers play an important role in protecting children who might have been exposed to domestic child abuse.

Uhhh this sickens me, A baby! A simple child! How can you abuse someone who you are supposed to love the most?It sickens me most because there are so many different alternatives to use if you arent able to parent yet, Take them instead of putting your kid in harms way.

Child abuse laws are defined and outlined here. Physical abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, and sexual abuse are all crimes punishable by law.

This article describes how federal governments should fund organizations to help children as that are victims of child abuse. This article also describes child abuse in within certain ethic backgrounds.

This article describes what child abuse is, how it effects children, and how to prevent it. This articles also gives an in depth look into perpetrators and signs of child abuse.

This article discusses the appalling video that made the rounds this week through news and social media. It depicts another instance of elder abuse that was caught on a home security camera. Why is is so difficult to find trustworthy care for the elderly? Most of the time families can't afford to provide adequate care.

I agree we need to take better care of our elderly people, not just to treat them respectfully which should be a given, but to take time to listen to them. Our parents give us life. They take care of us and make sacrifices for us. Then when the time comes, it is our duty to do the same. Beyond that, their lifetime of experience can benefit us all.

This was very difficult to watch. As a child whose parent was diagnosed with fronto-temporal dementia, I had no choice but to place her in an assisted living home. Even though I didn't live far from the facility, it was hard to get information from staff. A few staff members were there for years, and I feel fortunate that they took really good care of my mother. I don't think this same experience happens for a lot of people.

This talks about the signs of abuse and the affects it can have on children.It also explains the different types of abuse. Do you know what the warning signs of child abuse are?

The prevalence of child sexual abuse is difficult to determine because it is often not reported; experts agree that the incidence is far greater than what is reported to authorities. CSA is also not uniformly defined, so statistics may vary. Statistics below represent some of the research done on child sexual abuse.

Fact sheets from Child Welfare Information Gateway. The site breaks down the different types of child abuse and neglect. How to recognize signs of abuse. Offers multiple sources on the topic.

Many people over look this topic. It is important to watch out for children and recognize child abuse.

This is a major issue and would be a great subject for a research project. Our children are our future and need to be taken care of.

This is a brief article that gives an overview how large the issue of sex trafficking of children is in the United States is. The United States accounts for near 50% of child pornography images sent from person to person.

I knew sex trafficking is pretty much everywhere to date, but I had no idea that the United States accounts for 50% of it. This article is so sad to read because of the reality of it. There definitely needs to be a solution to all of this, you would think that with today's technology and such that we could figure out how to stop this once and for all.

This is a topic that, despite its importance, remains unspoken, which is utterly tragic. It was shocking to read that the United States creates the majority of child pornography seeing as nothing is being done despite having so much power. Although this topic is difficult to discuss due to its ubiquitous and unsettling nature, it needs to be addressed and acted upon in order to be capable of abolishing it. As a country, the United States ought to openly discuss this topic and utilize its unity to end the exploitation of children.

Caroline Miller explains the effects of trauma in children presents itself in the class room. The various ways in which a child might have socialization issues as well as difficulty asking for help from adults in a school setting after the neglect and abuse they are facing at home. The website also offers alternative teaching styles teachers could use in the classroom to help students facing trauma at home begin to from attachment styles in healthy ways.

In this article it speaks upon the issue of children who are forced to be working due to the high cost of education. This can be harmful to a child's health physically and mentally.

It sadden me to see that some children have it worse then others. Myself as a college student and working gets overwhelming, I couldn't imagine how children younger feel.

I believe child labor is a form of abuse. If a child is not old enough to have the mental capacity to be working, it is not fair. It is also dangerous to allow children to do many kinds of work.

Who is responsible for being punished in extreme cases of child abuse? Are caseworkers at fault for allowing the children to be placed into such care? It is a question of whether those who are not paying enough attention to see the signs of neglect should be held to the same punishment as the abuser themselves.

The lack of justice in child's claim of sexual abuse. Court looking for physical proof not believing child over adult. Parental Alienation Syndrome instead of justice.

I like this website because the article is short and on point. It's also well organized

tell a lot about abuse and the types and how to Recognizing Signs of Abuse and Neglect . THE IMPACT OF CHILDHOOD TRAUMA ON WELL-BEING

Son put in foster care after calling 911, saying his dad had gone too far. The article is about a dad who normally uses taking away privileges, decided to use a more severe punishment due to repeated lying, got his son taken away. The child still resides in CPS care even after several months of hearings.

Child abuse is defined as a variety of harmful behaviors directed against children. It can take many forms.

This website is very informative on all aspects on child abuse. It also defines mutilple types of abuse such as neglect and emotional.

This article discusses Identity-Based Bullying and what it is. Identity-Based Bullying is a form of discrimination against others and should be stopped.

Bullying needs to be recognized in all levels. Most people think that bullying just happens at school with children on the playground but they should realize that it can happen to adults and in all types of environments.

I wrote about child abuse. I think that this is a good topic because bullying is similar to abuse. There is a victim, and a perpetrator. I also believe bullying can stem from being abused or neglected at home.