What is child abuse and neglect? Understanding warning signs and . . . If necessary, a child protection worker will visit the family to see whether abuse or neglect has occurred and to determine what needs to be done The goals of child protection are to: Stop the abuse Give needed services to the family Help the family become safe and loving No child should have to live in fear of abuse or neglect
Understanding and Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect The Child Abuse and Prevention Treatment Act defines child abuse and neglect or child maltreatment as: Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker, which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation, or an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm
Elder abuse: How to spot warning signs, get help, and report mistreatment Caregiver neglect, which can be intentional or unintentional, and involves intentionally failing to meet the physical, social, or emotional needs of the older person Neglect can include failure to provide food, water, clothing, medications, and assistance with activities of daily living or help with personal hygiene
EldEr AbusE NEglEct - American Psychological Association (APA) neglect can also include failure to pay the bills or to manage the older person’s money responsi-bly Family caregivers may inadvertently neglect their older relatives because of their own lack of knowledge, resources, or maturity, although this is a less frequent form of abuse Madeline is 70 and suffers from congestive heart failure She lives
Understanding and Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect Neglect is a failure to meet the child’s basic needs e g , not providing enough food, shelter or basic supervision, necessary medical or mental health treatment, adequate education or emotional
for Psychological Evaluations in Child Protection Matters a series of determinations such as whether abuse or neglect occurred,, the quality of parenting capacity, the need for treatment services, the necessity of supervised parenting or out-of-home care, the viability of placement options, and if reunification can safely occur (Child Welfare Information Gateway, 2020)
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Understanding alcohol use disorders and their treatment Alcohol problems don't just hurt the drinker Spouses and children of heavy drinkers may face family violence; children may suffer physical and sexual abuse and neglect and develop psychological problems Women who drink during pregnancy run a serious risk of damaging their fetuses