...The arguments that both sides have made are very reasonable, but ending child executions and life sentences outweighs all. What will happen to a child’s mental permanence if he or she is sentenced to serve life without parole? The Supreme Court and associations have mentioned over and over in their writing how we don’t usually seem to care about the mental stability of the child who has been charged for committing such horrendous crimes. Simply how all people really care to think about is whether or not a situation is morally right or wrong. They will frequently argue that if a child is capable of committing an adult crime then he or she should be charged as an adult. But should a situation only be judged over morality? Or should he or she...
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...Child Abuse will the Cycle End The Crime: Florida State Statute Chapter 827 being the format of child abuse with the definitions and basic crimes, child abuse is a much deeper subject. The criminal side of child abuse in basic definition states, intentional infliction of physical or mental injury upon a child. The statute goes further to define the act or encouragement of someone to perform it is the same. Advising that in a malicious state in which the acts caused the child unjustified pain or injury. Also, what need to be addressed is that abuse can be that of mental injury to the intellectual and/or psychological capacity of the child, which would affect the child's normal range of performance. Now that a basic understanding of what the legal side advises is child abuse let’s look at possible causes. Possible Causes: With child abuse it can be a learned behavior, pasted from generation to generation. I do not always continue in the same conduction as it was on the offender, who at one point was the victim. Abuse will modify from behavior in many different ways, such as more or could be less violent. Abuse can also turn away from the physical side and become more of a mental abuse. This can also vary from child to child. It is a chain, but it can be broken, with help and a willingness to change. With families today being more from broken, single parent homes, some with low income and experiencing financial difficulty with the economy. Addition pressures cause...
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...Child Abuse Child abuse has many forms; one of its most common forms is sexual abuse. This form is when an adult, either a loved one or a complete stranger, takes advantage of a weak child in order to satisfy his own sexual needs. It can be either physical or visual and that is by forcing him/her to watch pornography. Child sexual abuse has been scattering all over the world. Every day, cases of child sexual abuse are reported to authorities vastly. In North America, 20 to 30% of men and women were sexually abused as kids, (Whealin, 2007). Some people, all around the universe, do not know the effects of it and what it causes for the next generation. However, those effects can be prevented easily yet patiently. Those ways are awareness, rationalism, and therapy. First, awareness plays an essential role in preventing CSA. Parents, acting as abusers, must be aware of the fact that what they’re doing might not only affect the child’s personality, but also affect the way he/she will react in certain incidents in the future. The child, not knowing right from wrong, will perform the same actions his/her parents did and will cause trouble for both himself/herself and others. Eventually, the abused child will get into trouble such as rape and the most common which is teenage pregnancy, Ethiop (1998). With time, 60% of teens that have been sexually abused, became pregnant (Berglas, Brindis, and Cohen, pg.16). Most teens, whichever boys or girls have at least gotten pregnant or gotten...
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...ten seconds there is a report of child abuse in the United States (Childhelp.org). Today, child abuse is a serious social issue, this cannot only be seen by what is in the news everyday but as well as in Beauregard’s life in Ironman by Chris Crutcher. After reading both Ironman and Scarlet Letters on Passports?, but have learned many new things I was previously unaware of and have an all new perspective on the topic. In Ironman the main character Beauregard faces abuse throughout the entire novel, most of it coming from his father. Although he is never physically abused, in text he is quoted as saying “The one thing he wouldn’t do was hit me,”(34), a majority of the abuse is from verbal and emotional abuse. While on the other side, Scarlet Letters on Passports? focuses on sexual abuse on children. That sexual offenders will have specially marked passports in order to alert other countries about their past tendencies. While one is about pain on the inside, and the other is physical, both pieces of writing cover the very serious topic of child abuse....
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...The dark side of the family – Sociology Revision One of the main Marxists criticisms of the Marxist view of the family is that they do not take into account of the dark side of the family. There are two main areas of the dark side of the family child abuse and domestic violence. Child abuse – it is expected that 10% of children in the UK suffer some fort of neglect. There are several different types of child abuse such as physical abuse. Opposition to the functionalist say that this dispels some of their theories because actually than the family rather than a safe place is damaging place for the child. Domestic violence – It is estimated that one in four women will experience domestic violence, and in one in six men will experience domestic violence. Men commit 89% of domestic incidents against their wives. Domestic violence accounts for more than 30% of violent crimes. However, it is known that domestic violence is not considered very serious in the court due to the fact it is part of the marriage. As the court does not take domestic violence seriously, you would expect women to leave their husbands, however a very few do because of fear, embarrassment and it has a negative affect for the children. Rape – this is the act of forcing somebody to have sex against his or her will. Feminist explanations for domestic violence – Radical feminist – They believe that domestic violence occurs because we live in a patrichracy society. They believe...
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...needed to discipline children. It is my belief that corporal punishment is not necessarily the best possible way to discipline children in this ever changing society we live in. Throughout this research paper, I will discuss some side effects that can occur in children from corporal punishment when administered either at home or school and some theories behind it. “Corporal punishment is defined as the use of physical force causing pain, but not wounds as a means of discipline.” (Educate, don’t punish, 1999) Now, it has becomes difficult to draw the line between abuse and corporal punishment. Corporal punishment can range from a simple spanking to a tapping of the hand. While some parents do go to the extreme in punishing their children, I do not believe it is the majority of parents who abuse their children. In my mind, a swat on the butt or a tap on the hands does not constitute corporal punishment. Some children respond to time out or taking away things they value most, while others don’t. “Child abuse is doing something or failing to do something that results in harm to a child or puts a child at risk of harm. Child abuse can be physical, sexual or emotional. Neglect, or not providing for a child's needs, is also a form of abuse....
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...Introduction: Child abuse is an immense problem that does require immediate help provided to the child from the side of specialists. Once a teacher gets an allegation of abuse from a child, he must not require a written statement from the child or must not make the child repeat the allegation in front of other teachers or adult people. The teacher must not wait until the end of the school day, but report immediately by the means of telephone and support it with a written report within the next 36 hours. The teacher takes individual responsibility for the report, so it cannot be done anonymously. Both the telephone and the written report are subjects of certain legal procedures. The telephone report should include detailed information about the person making the report and detailed information about the child, suspected of being a victim of abuse: location, special needs, injury, ect. Afterwards all the details must be repeated by the contact person and approved by the reporting teacher. By no means a teacher should contact the child’s parents and a teacher should not make an investigation. The next step after the telephone report is the written report. A fax report is an interchangeable form of a written report, required by the “Department of Children and Family Services”. The written reports are made through the forms: SS 8572 or SS 8572(2), reporting the fact of child abuse and by the form DOJ 900, which is a medical report. Copies should be made and saved by the reporter...
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...to our house. I was caught smoking cigarettes with my friend Chuck, and I sat waiting for the punishment that followed. At that time, I honestly wished Mom had dealt with me instead of Dad. Being the deviant child that I was, I knew what was coming. First, I’d get the lecture from Mom as Dad would listen while making that disappointed face. It would end with a spanking from Dad’s large, worn-out leather belt. And that’s just the way it happened. Chuck had it easier; he just received a week of grounding. Funny thing, though, even though Chuck’s parents and my parents were non-smokers, Chuck smokes a minimum of a pack of cigarettes a day now, whereas I have never smoked a cigarette since then. Looking back, I wouldn’t change a single thing about that experience or the others that accompanied my mistakes. I learned valuable lessons about right and wrong and accepting the consequences of my actions. A major controversy in American society today is the debate on the use of corporal punishment by parents for disciplining their children. The use of corporal punishment has both supporters and opponents with opinions, statistics, and evidence for their views on the issue. I believe there is a big difference in a reasonable use of force for discipline and child abuse. Having experienced corporal punishment in my own upbringing and seeing how it has affected my life, I support the reasonable use of corporal punishment by parents in disciplining their children. The reasonable...
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...the treatment of both the patients’ psychological and physiological aspects of health crucial in increasing the success of the patient’s treatment outcomes, one’s adherence to medical regimens and maintaining and improving one’s wellness. Therefore, in the attempt of improving overall patient health, measurable by shorter hospitalizations and improved adherence to medical regimens, a psychiatry division comprised of five specialists specializing in substance abuse psychology, inpatient-only psychology, child psychology, adult psychology, and pain management has been developed with the responsibility of improving patient health through the use of psychological methods. The implementation of these methods are targeted to concentrate on the weaknesses and strengths of those needing psychological help in the hopes of improving the health and well-being of all those involved. Substance Abuse Counselor The substance abuse counselor is one, which helps individuals dealing and suffering from a variety of different addictions such as those of alcohol and drugs. The substance abuse counselor is to counsel individuals who are addicted to these substances, helping him or, she to identify and understand the behaviors and problems associated with his or, her addiction. Addiction can become a very debilitating disorder if not treated properly and for those seeking help and treatment for, one’s addiction by this type of method. Both the psychological and physical side of the individual...
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...The Unknown Predator: “Child Sexual Abuse” Denise Parnell Professor: Lisa Smoot Sociology January 29, 2012 Child Sexual Abuse Abstract: Child sexual abuse encompasses a wide, variety of abuses acts or experiences involving children private body parts. Sexual abuse is question when a child disclosure of intrafamily child abuse is complex. Child sexual abuse is more than bruises and broken bones. Physical abuse might be the most visible sign, other types of abuse such as sexual abuse, emotional abuse or child neglect, also leave deep long lasting scars. Child sexual abuse happens in situations where the child trusts or is dependent on the offender. People who sexually abuse children do so in order to meet their own needs. Some forms of sexual abuse involve physical contact. These include masturbation, intercourse, fondling, oral sex, and anal or vaginal penetration with objects. Other types of sexual abuse, such as exhibitionism, leering, and sexual suggestiveness, do not involve physical contact. Most children are too young and are unable to consent. Most children are abused by someone they know and trust. Abusers need not be strangers. They can be anyone in a position of power or trust: fathers, uncles, cousins, stepfathers, siblings, mothers, teachers, babysitters, neighbors, grandparents, peers, clergy, or doctors. And contrary to thinking family structure does play a part in abuse. That is, not all types of family structure are the same, and some are more likely...
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...Bronte’s Demonstration of Nature vs. Nurture in Society “The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed.” – Carl Jung Emily Bronte successfully conveys the two most common sides of humanity, nature vs. nurture, in her novel Wuthering Heights. Throughout the novel, Bronte demonstrates the role of parental figures, along with environment during childhood, and how they enable the solidification of these human tendencies within the child. Wuthering Heights is a run-down, isolated building located in Yorkshire, inhabited by the Earnshaw family. Mr. and Mrs. Earnshaw have two biological children, by the names of Hindley and Catherine, along with an adopted boy, Heathcliff, Mr. Earnshaw brings home after a visit to Liverpool. Tension plagues the family as Mr. Earnshaw dotes on Heathcliff’s every action. Hindley and Catherine are ignored and abused with words of hate and receive occasional beatings dealt by hand of their father. The children however, demonstrate two different responses to the actions bestowed upon them. Hindley acts out in fits of rage towards Heathcliff with beatings and constantly demeaning him to that of a servant status. Catherine, on the other hand, delightfully befriends young Heathcliff; they spend most of their time frolicking through the Moores and causing chaos. “My love for Linton is like the foliage in the woods: time will change it, I’m well aware, as winter changes the...
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...still hold a strong connection is “Forged By Fire” by Sharon M. Draper and “A Child Called It” by David Pelzer. Both text tackle the topic of domestic abuse among children. Child abuse is a heavy topic that is difficult for authors to write about due to its severity. Every year in The United States of...
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...Child Abuse and Its Correlation to Suicide May 1, 2014 Psychology Final Paper Mrs. Bailey Topic: Child Abuse and its correlation to suicide Introduction: (partial) The exploration into the relationship between child abuse and suicide. Child abuse has many psychological effects on a victim. These effects can accumulate leading to a person exposed to this to try to take the pain away. Ending their life, ends the pain. Paragraph 1: Main Idea All bad things that come out of abuse: It is hard to determine how each thing separately affects a child, but child abuse has been linked to physical, psychological, behavioral, and societal consequences. A scary thing about that is that sometimes there is a snowball effect with these consequences. Examples: cognitive delay and have lower IQ scores, language difficulties, neonatal challenges, personality disorder, depression, anxiety, and other psychiatric disorders (Psychological Consequences). Paragraph 2: Main Idea Many studies have shown the relationship between child abuse and suicide. Not all suicide attempts are from people who were abused but there is a strong correlation (Dube, S., Anda, R., Felitti, V.). Go specifically in detail about how child abuse leads to suicide. Paragraph 3: Main Idea Who is most at risk? Repeated abuse was generally more strongly associated with suicide attempts than a single occurrence of abuse. Furthermore, sexual abuse by an immediate family member (such as a father, stepfather...
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...we have to do it in order to show them right from wrong. This being said, all parents raise their children different and have a different definition of what the appropriate punishment is for their child. Over the past couple of years, a huge controversy had been made over parents using corporal punishment such as spanking to discipline their child. Corporal punishment is the use of physical force causing pain, but not wounds, as a means of discipline.” Spanking, rapping on the head and slapping are forms of corporal punishment which we do not classify as abuse. There are two factors to be taken into consideration when distinguishing between corporal punishment and physical abuse: intensity: the extent to which injuries have resulted from the use of violence, intention: the extent to which the intention is to teach/discipline. Corporal punishment is just one of the wrong ways to discipline a child. The aim is not to substitute corporal punishment with psychological abuse but to discipline without using violence (UNICEF, 2010). Corporal punishment is a tremendous controversial issue among Americans all across the country. Many studies have been researched to prove the behavior of children that have been disciplined with corporal punishment and how it affects the well-being of the child at the present time as well as in the future. Parents are not the only individuals that have been allowed to discipline their children with such punishment, our children’s teachers and caretakers...
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...HN370: 01 Child Welfare & Family Unit 5 Essay Assignment The role of children has evolved over the course of decades and differs greatly from one culture to the next. Some cultures place the child on a pedestal and raise them together as a community while others see them as members that owe their live and service to the overall function of the family as a whole. Most cultures historically viewed children as property of their parents or adults in the home and depended heavily on their instruction and their care to survive. “The concept of childhood is recent. Historically, parents were free to kill children, sell them into slavery, maim them, or abandon them. Children might even be used in sacrifices as in the biblical account of Abraham’s intent to sacrifice his son Isaac.” (Crosson-Tower, 2013) Other biblical references include a scripture from Proverbs paraphrased commonly as “spare the rod and spoil the child” which is often used to support one’s opinion on the corporal punishment of children. The way parents choose to discipline their children can be shaped and developed at an early age in their own youth or by their ability or inability to cope in their roles as an adult and as a parent. The outcome and treatment of children also fares on the outcome and state of their parents lives. Neglect and abuse can be side effects of trouble and problems in and outside the home. Symbolic Interactionism is a social theory that uses symbols to explain the way people view the...
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