Category: Child Protection

Table of contents Abstract Introduction Historical Context Economic Context Political, Ideological and Values Context Global Context Policy Effectiveness and Recommendations Conclusion References Abstract Child abuse and neglect are a serious problem here in the United States, and around the world. This can be in the form of physical, sexual, emotional or just neglect in providing…

Child welfare agencies are in charge of ensuring the safety, stability and the overall well-being of children who have been either abused, neglected or children who are at risk of abuse and neglect. Services are provided by states and counties to include services for children and families for the prevention of abuse and neglect. Children…

Table of contents Introduction The Vulnerability of Children The Convention on the Rights of the Child The CRC Achievements and Key Challenges Conclusion Introduction Globally, hundreds of millions of young people are living in frail and conflict-affected places where the rights of children are largely denied and they are deprived of quality living by mistreatment,…

When talking about a Montessori school you must first explain what that is, why this type of schooling is beneficial, and what this has to do with Child Welfare & Development. Montessori Education is a child centered educational approach based on the observation of children from birth to adulthood even though the schooling itself focuses…

In reading this report a lot of things stood out to me, but one of the most shocking things in my opinion was that children under the age of one are the most likely to be maltreated or at risk of maltreatment. According to chapter three page 22, it says, “The victimization rate was highest…

There is a reason why teenage runaways aren’t splattered all over the news-there are too many of them, averaging 10-12 missing per day. The average age of the teenage runaway is approximately fifteen. The police say unless there’s crime, there’s only so much that they can do and running away isn’t a crime. Unless the…

This critique is based on a role-play of a case conference constructed for the purpose of reviewing a child protection matter. Within this report I will be evaluating the role-play of a multi-agency meeting. The conference was called in relation to a claim made by a teacher stating that Edwin the child, made an inappropriate…

Zymere Perkins was a six year old boy who lived on West 135 Street in Harlem with his mother, Geraldine Perkins (26) and her boyfriend Rysheim Smith (42). His life was cut short on September 26 2016 when he was beaten to death with a broomstick by Rysheim. This could have been avoided if it…

The term “protective factors” is defined as conditions or qualities in people, families, communities, or the greater society that, when exhibited, alleviate or disregard risk in families and communities that, when shown, increase the health and well-being of children and families. There are six protective factors that strengthen families and help in the development of…

In Canada, there are a number of laws and policies in place to ensure the safety of all Canadians, especially those who are the most vulnerable in our society – children. In our society if a crime is witnessed, we are able to call or report it to the police. We take for granted the…