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Victorian Era

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“If we don't stand up for children… then we don't stand for much” (Edelman M.). Over the last few centuries, children's right has progressed tremendously. Above all, children's rights correlated to child abuse have ameliorated since the Victorian era with new laws in place and child protective services, of course, there are still a few items that haven't changed allying to conditions such as how the judicial system still concludes the destiny of the abuser. Following the Victorian era, there have been many laws in place to protect children, compared to the 19th century where there was barely anything to assure that they are protected from abuse. The “interstate stalking punishment act of 1996”, “us communications decency act of 1996”, and “protection of children from sexual predators act of 1998” are all laws to help prevent abuse. For instance, the “interstate stalking punishment act of 1996” is made so if you have the intent of injuring or harassing another person it is a federal crime. Another example, is the “protection of children from sexual predators act of 1998” this is a law that makes it illegal for anyone to knowingly transport anything giving of such visual deception involves the use of a minor engaging in sexual explicit content. These laws are different from the Victorian era as shown …show more content…

Child Protective Services otherwise known as Cps is a company that provides protection for children who are at risk of, or are experiencing physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, or emotional or physical neglect. The focus is on the safety of the child and support for parents to strengthen families and promote safe nurturing homes for children. This is somewhat similar to the perish in the Victorian age, but not completely because cps is a more law based foundation and is more than one person like how it was shown in Oliver twist as Mr. Bumble being that

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