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

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.

Substance abuse has always been woven into American culture. But now the abuse of substances is now curving American history.

Substance abuse has always been woven into American culture. But now the abuse of substances is now curving American history.

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

A mother who severely abused her children was found to also have been a victim of abuse. This abuse in her past is no excuse for her abuse of her thirteen children. Both her, and her husband are accused of shackling up their children for months at a time in disgusting living conditions.

This article states generic information on the different types of abuse then leads into specifics.It displays facts, warnings, and signs of a domestic violence in relations. Becoming to controlling, demanding, and jealous are a few examples they specify. Any type of abuse may not show early on, but become more clear as the relationship progresses.

This is an issue that should not be happening in the world today. It is important that we focus on controlling situations such as this so they stop being so common.

People need to be more aware of signs that could possibly be domestic violence. I also think that we should learn more about it as children in school, and even offer ways for young ones to seek help if they're afraid.

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.

Men being victim to domestic violence against another woman, or possibly another man, has been laughed at by society for quite some time. The ability for men to come out and share their abuse stories or get away from an abusive relationship needs to be encouraged more. They don't need to always be tough and "man up", that is a very old fashioned way of thinking, and needs to be reviewed.

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?

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.

The author of the article gives information about recent Drug abuse statistics and infographics on the trends in Arizona. The author also advertises the company Lakeview Health. While the article seems to be getting its statistics from credible sources like the CDC, its comments on how it can help people in Arizona with Drug abuse should be taken with a grain of salt because of its relation with a company bound to look for customers. (The Rehab Center is all the way in Florida).

Information regarding domestic abuse regarding men, women, and children.

Drug abuse In America is a huge factor that society is confronted with every day. This article explained the difference between drug abuse and addiction. While any drug abuser is addicted as well, their are different factors that must be taken into consideration.

This is about the abuse that those residing in nursing homes experience. Nursing home workers severely abuse residents by neglecting them and physically abusing them which leads to mental health issues.

I agree that there are bad nursing homes out there. However, there are also amazing nursing homes out there that have excellent staff and owners/operators that have years of experience.

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.

This article provides facts and statistics on animal abuse such as who commits the crimes, the tracking of cases and the different animals involved in the cases. Also, the article explains how domestic violence may even play a role in animal cruelty.

This article talks about all the different kinds of animal abuse and how often it happens. Animal abuse is everywhere and there is all different kinds

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.

Prescription drug abuse in teens is becoming more of a problem than underage drinking. An organization is reaching out to local pharmacies to put out brochures on statistics for drug and alcohol abuse in teens.