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LEAH RABIDEAU Child Abuse and Neglect
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The Facts A report of child abuse is made every 10 seconds 80% of children that die from abuse are under the age of four Five children die every day in the United States from an abused related death. About 30% of abused children will go on to abuse their own. Child abuse costs the United States roughly 124 billion dollars annually.
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Types of Abuse
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Childhood Abuse 8% of children experience sexual abuse before the age of 18 17% experience physical abuse and 18% neglect Research shows abuse greatly coincides with high family conflict and lack of cohesion Vicious cycle
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Childhood Abuse
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Lasting Effects of Child Abuse Delinquent Behavior Sleep Deprivation Somatic Issues Depression These problems can last an entire lifetime.
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Adolescent Abuse 47% of all victims were from 12-17 Cases were less likely to be reported Leads to more negative behaviors Doesn’t dissipate overtime
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Lasting Effects of Adolescent Abuse Delinquency Teen pregnancy Poverty Violent offending Alcohol abuse Eating disorders
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Effects on School Performance Poor academic performance Classroom behavior Social struggles Brain function High impulsivity
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Reporting 68% of abuse case go unreported 56% of those reported were ruled unsubstantiated Under-Reporting Over-Reporting
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Solutions Better training for professional Prevention & treatment services School programs Mental health care for adolescents
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References Antal, H., & Range, L. (2009). Does Writing about Past Child Abuse Reduce Psychological and Physical Symptoms? Journal of College Student Psychotherapy, 23, 239-252. Benjamin, L., & Portwood, S. (2011). Reasonable Suspicion of Child Abuse: Finding a Common Language. Journal of Law, Medicine, & Ethics, 32(6), 62-69. Meyerson, L. (2002). The influence of childhood sexual abuse, physical abuse, family environment, and gender on psychological adjustment of adolescents. Child Abuse & Neglect, 26, 387-405. O'Meara, S., & Fedderson, Y. (2013). National Child Abuse Statistics | Childhelp. Retrieved September 10, 2013, from http:// www.childhelp-usa.com/pages/statistics Smith, C., Ireland, T., & Thornberry, T. (2005). Adolescent Maltreatment and its Impact on Young Adult Antisocial Behavior. Child Abuse & Neglect, 29, 1099-1119. Walther, D. (2000). Duty to Report Abuse. American Journal of Family Law, 201-204.
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