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Taia's Law Research Paper

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Congress recently unanimously passed Taila’s Law, introduced by Rep. Tulsi Gabbard. This law was put through in Feburary as an amendment to the National Defense Act. The law is named in honor of five year old Taila whose life was snuffed out by her abusive father eleven years ago. The autopsy performed on the late child labeled the cause of death as “battered child syndrome.” After her death, many instances came to light that should have led to her rescue from the horrid situation of continued abuse. Instead, she was left to suffer and ultimately was killed by her military father.
How Talia’s Law is Going to Help Children of Abusers Serving in the Military:
Until the passage of Talia’s Law, child abuse allegations were handled completely differently …show more content…

Unfortunately, even though these individuals went through the proper channels and reported their suspicions to her father’s supervisor, CPS was never notified. One such instance involved a trip to the emergency room. Talia was taken to the emergency room, where a military doctor noted bruises and welts present and also was told by the child herself that her injuries were inflicted by her father. When the doctor confronted Talia’s father about it, he of course denied it. In the end, the doctor concluded the child must have made up her accusations.
How Military Children Will be Safer:
Thanks to Talia’s Law, military child abuse cases will no longer remain within the military along. Now, individuals who suspecting abuse are still required to report it to the military supervisor. Now, they are also required to report the case to the Department of Defense’s Family Advocacy Program. Those who loved Tailia like her heartbroken mom hope this change will prevent this from happening to another military child. Tarshia Hampton, mother of Talia, who would now be 15 years old if she hadn’t had her life snatched away too young said the following about the passage of the law:
“I hate that she went through what she went through, but I would tell her that Mommy tried real hard to get this passed so it wouldn’t happen to another child, and they wouldn’t have to go through the pain you went

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