Not enough. the problems with Priestly child molesting are absolutely revolting but a reality check. child abuse takes many forms- look a the 5 year old girl found dead in North Carolina. this is no accident. oddly there is no Federal Agency ( there may be squads among the FBI) specifically with the problem of controlllng and preventing Child abuse, and its detection from a law-enforcement standpoint. There are special federal agencies dealing with Gun Control ( ATF), Drugs (BNDD) but oddly not a this writing, child abuse which is national in scope.l
The school calls social services to report child abuse not the parents. Specially if the child abuse is being done by the parent.
as far as research to child abuse, counselling is done to find the mental effects abuse has to a childs future. and analyzing different cases of abuse is done to adjust criminal charges to ensure every form of abuse is punishable by the law.
If it is done out of love with the intention of leading the child in the right direction, it is discipline. If it is done out of anger or revenge, it is abuse.
I hope that child abuse will end, but I am afraid it may not, because in some places, people do not see child abuse as being a terrible thing.
The physical striking of a child can be considered abuse. Ignoring a child is neglect, but if the child comes to harm while being ignored that can be considered abuse.
Child abuse only exists when a child is being harmed. As long as the gay couple who wishes to adopt treats their child with love and care and respect, that child is not being abused.
because the child might be being naughty or silly.
If you suspect child abuse, always do the following: 1. Call the police. 2. Call Child Protective Services. 3. Keep documentation.
because of genetics that are being passedGENES!
it is a problem because it keeps on going because when they child being abused has children there is a possibility that they will abuse there children
They can be removed from the home by social services. The courts can then remove the parental rights if it is in the best interests of the child. Emancipation is an option in some states.
Difficult to answer simply. No, not in a legal sense. Attempted murder is a completely different offence. Of course the attempted murder of a child IS abuse but the charge is different, it may also be an additional charge. Being charged with child abuse is not the same as being charged with the attempted murder of a child.