Importance Of Exploratory About Child Abuse

Sometimes the family/carer of the child may be hurting them so its important to report any signs as early as possible so that the case can be looked further into without the possible abuse escalating.

It should be considered that at least three months before, a background check is administered before taking a child or children into their home. This can help prevent the chances of the child being abused by their newly provider. The National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System examines and includes sources of reports such as types of maltreatment; gender and age of victims; victimization rates, and other types of abuse brought onto children. “During FFY 2016 an estimated 676,000 children in the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico were determined to be victims of abuse or neglect. Nationally, 74.8 percent of victims experienced neglect and 18.2 percent were physically abused. For FFY 2016, an estimated 1,750 children died due to child abuse or neglect…” Reports show that there is a number of children who are abused whether physically or verbally from their caregiver; therefore, inspection of the foster parent should be evaluated on a strict level in the case to avoid giving children into the wrong hands of malicious

When a child is suspected of being abused, neglected or placed at imminent risk of serious harm by a member of the staff of a private or public school or an institution that cares for the child, the person in charge of the school or facility must notify the child’s parent or other person responsible for the child’s care that a report has been made. The state’s department of child abuse responsibility is to notify the head of a facility, school or establishment that a report has been made.

Child welfare systems typically receive and investigate reports of possible child abuse and neglect; provide services to families that need assistance in the protection and care of their children; arrange for children to live with foster families when they are not safe at home; and arrange for reunification, adoption, or other permanent family connections for children leaving foster care.When you look up what the Child welfare system it says,

If any professional becomes concerned that a child might be at risk of abuse, be it physical, sexual, emotional or neglect, it is their legal duty to pass on such concerns to the appropriate professionals who can assess if and what action should be taken. In cases where it will not put the child at greater risk or danger, the parents / carers of the child will be informed that such action has been taken.

In many homes there have been reports of a non-foster child sexualing abusing their foster sibling. If multiple reports are filed, the child can be changed out of that home, and the abuser will get into serious trouble. More than likely they will be sent to some kind of confident. Neglect, is a serious issue, if the children needs food, a clean living environment, or emotional needs. " It's very hard and rare to prove emotional abuse but it is often a part of the physical or sexual abuse."

For some children, it begins at birth, when it is clear that a mother cannot take care of her newborn infant. Others may come to the consideration of child welfare when an official such as; a teacher, a social worker, a police officer, or a neighbor reports child protective services. According to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Children, Youth and Families. Child maltreatment in 2001, approximately 3 million referrals were made to child protective services, and more than 900,000 children were found to be victims of maltreatment. When child maltreatment is verified, caseworkers and courts must decide whether the child can safely remain home if the family is provided with in-home services, or whether the child should be placed into state care. In 2001, 290,000 children entered the foster care system. (Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System)

When children come into the custody of DCFS and are placed into Foster Care they are scared, confused, lonely, and usually conditioned not to tell when they are being mistreated. Most of the children that come into “the system” have learned to accept abuse as normal or natural and are unaware that they are even being mistreated. Therefore, when they are placed in homes where this is occurring it is not in their nature to speak up. Once they are removed from their parents, they are solely reliant on the department for their protection and it is the department’s responsibility to provide that protection which has not always been fulfilled by the department or the foster care agencies. The department should be making reasonable efforts to provide proper services

The controversial issue of whether or not Child Protective Services are doing their jobs properly, has grabbed nationwide attention. Child Protective Services is the name of a government agency in many states of the United States whose mission is to respond to reports of child abuse and neglect. Some of these cases may include physical abuse, sexual abuse, and mental abuse (Wikipedia). The child welfare system is corrupted. The parents and guardians who are accused of abuse are automatically labeled as guilty and will have to prove their innocence; instead of being innocent until proven guilty.

A perfect situation for the social, passionate, and formative development of small children and adolescents does not generally exist in today's public. Families with multiple problems concerning abuse or the common welfare of a child mainly contribute to this field. The welfare system is setup to deal with minors until they have reached the age of eighteen. Being taken from your home can be a very traumatic and strenuous process, which can lead to the exposure of physical debasement and psychological impairment. Prior to a minor being removed from a family, every case must be displayed under the steady gaze of a judge, and that judge must concur that the state is inside its lawful rights to evacuate the child. Every child needs to be treasured, protected and nurtured. Unfortunately, some parents can't -- or won't -- care for their children. When they neglect or abuse them, someone must step in to ensure the children's safety. That's the job of DFCS, along with the police and the courts. - "Child Abuse & Neglect." Division of Family and Children Services. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Sept. 2016.

Once child abuse is reported through the DMCPS a train welfare worker is assigned to the case. He or she will determine if the child is unsafe in the home and how to make the home for that child safe. This may include several visits and monitoring of the home, the child being taken from the home and put into foster care till safety concerns are cleared up and if this problem cannot be resolved the child may be taken from the home permanently (Wisconsin department of children and family,

The primary clients that the agency services are the children whom are considered the alleged victims. The organization also works with the parents and any other adult that is considered an alleged perpetrator. As stated on the DFPS website “The mission of The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is to protect children, the elderly, and people with disabilities from abuse, neglect, and exploitation by involving clients, families, and communities”. Child Protective Services was established to investigate all allegations of abuse and/or neglect of children under the age of eighteen. The investigation is usually initiated through an intake-the process where information is received from an outside source- doctor, family, friend, school personnel, law enforcement etc. - to the agency

CPS helps children who are mistreated. Sometimes, it takes an outsider to report the abuse. Here are some ways how CPS will intervene in the situation on child abuse:

For 30 years, advocates, program administrators, and politicians have joined to encourage even more reports of suspected child abuse and neglect. Their efforts have been successful, with about three million cases of suspected child abuse having been reported in 1993. Large numbers of endangered children still go unreported, but a serious problem had developed: Upon investigation, as many as 65 percent or the reports now being made are determined to be "unsubstantiated", raising serious civil liberties concerns and placing a huge burden on investigative staffs.

How do children get placed in the foster care system? Most of the time child maltreatment is reported, maltreatment is defined by The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, as serious harm caused to children by parents, primary caregivers, family members, or babysitters. The harm is usually neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, and emotional abuse. Anyone who is concerned can report their concern, but most reports are done by mandatory reporters such as teachers, principals, counselor, physician, or a childcare provider. The reports are received by child protective services, where they decide whether to “screen in” or “screen