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How does a child deal with emotional abuse? Is it an actual form of abuse?
If the child experiences this "emotional abuse" from father.
-gets drunk all the time and yells at their child
-threatens to call the cops
-calls children vile/depressing names and comments
-threatens to physically harm the child, but never does.
-forces the child to do things that they don’t want to…things out of line.
-treats child like dirt and sometimes threatens to kill them.
I know this isn’t actually physical abuse..but is it just as bad and hurtful? I heard that this was the worst of all (next to sexual abuse) b/c of the emotional instability.
Thanks for answering!
Brian what you heard is correct. This is abusive and this child will suffer from it. Without serious intervention and psychological therapy I would be surprised if this child if this child makes it to his or her 20th birthday without trying to take his or her own life one or more times.
Unfortunately this is the most difficult form of abuse to prevent and the vast majority of children’s services workers are not trained to recognize what’s happening.
If you have witnessed this abuse please try to get this child help ASAP!
November 30th, 2009
Posted by admin in emotional child abuse | 1 Comment »
What is the blue flag Report abuse about-how do I get one?
I’ve noticed that every question and answer has a blue flag that says
Report Abuse. How do I get one? Mine is black.
Why would you want to get one?
I believe that the flags are like a button. If the question or answer violates YA in any way you would be able to click on it and send an report to YA. After I believe two reports the question or answer will be taken off the system and the questioner or answerer would have 10 points deducted. I think that the reason that the flag is black is because you don’t exactly want to report yourself. If you were to click on it nothing would happen so that i why it is black.
November 30th, 2009
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Should I be a Lawyer who specializes on Cases relating to Child Abuse?
I am a grade 6 student, I get straight A’s and an occasional B, and these types of situations I feel I need to help, bring justice to. I am not making a decision yet, becuase I’m young, but what do you think? Does anyone have this job? It’s sad, so I feel it’s my duty to help when I’m older, plus, Ka-Chingg!, Law pays GOOD if you are GOOd at it!
Thanks!
You could be an attorney who specializes in Family Law. You would be working with children in divorcing families as well as children who are victims of child abuse.
November 28th, 2009
Posted by admin in child abuse cases | 4 Comments »
what are some strategies for prevention and early intervention of child abuse, both sexual and physical abuse?
there arent really any stratergies if someone is going to abuse a child. the only thing the child can do is go to someone for help straight away. alot of children being abused dont dare because the man/woman might have said to them if you tell anyone ill kill you or something terrible like that but it is best to tell someone as soon as you can whether its a teacher, family member, or the police. x
November 28th, 2009
Posted by admin in physical child abuse | 2 Comments »
What type of verbal abuse should I use on this pregnany lady?
The other day I saw a very obvious pregnant lady sitting on the curb of a parking lot, smoking a cigarette and drinking from a bottle in a paper bag. If I could go back in time or if I see that loday again what type of slander or verbal abuse should I yell at her??
Most colorful gets the best answer
Ok anyone turning this question on me is probably just a few women’s rights activists concerned for this women and her feelings. This woman was in the ghetto, she is trash, probably extrememly uneducated in life and makes rash decisions without knowing what she is doing.
Don’t assume she has an addiction or doesn’t know what shes doing, she doesn’t care and that baby will grow up exactly like her and the cycle will continue
Now finding something colorful to say to her is I believe the only solution so if you would like to help me with that it would be great
i feel your frustration. its so sad how ignorant people can be. that poor innocent child trying to grow in there, the little one hasn’t a chance in life having a mother like that. pathetic, really pathetic. what can you say? nothing. and that is even more pathetic, isn’t it.
November 28th, 2009
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What kind of careers could I pursue that would allow me to fight against child abuse?
I am a college student that is trying to figure out what I want to do with my life after graduation. I already have a little girl who is the love of my life. I am so passionate about working to protect other children from child abuse and punish those who abuse them! I’d like to know if anyone can tell me about any possible careers for someone like me! I know social work is an option, but I really want the power to help these children. any suggestions?
social worker, teacher, counselor, therapist, criminal justice, youth advocate, lawyer, judge…
those are just the few that come to mind right away
November 28th, 2009
Posted by admin in child abuse | 5 Comments »
What does Dismissed for lack of juridiction mean in a child abuse case?
my soon to be ex husband was accused of child abuse on my daughter (not his) and it got dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. I’m not sure what means.
He keeps telling everyone that it got dismissed due to that the court feels like she was "told" to say that he was abusing her.. But online it says dismissed for lack of juridiction. The reason I’m asking is because we are going though another case with him and my daughter and he thinks its going to be dismiss cause "she lied before" and I don’t believe that to be true.
The court lacked the authority to hear the case – the case was presented to the wrong court, or the court could not hear a certain issue contained in the action. I am a Magistrate in WV – I can hear civil cases where the value is $5,000.00 or less, but I can not hear civil actions involving title to real property. If you file an action in my court for $2,000.00 – but it is later discovered that the action involves a dispute over a right-of-way, then I would not have jurisdiction.
November 25th, 2009
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Confronting parents about past physical child abuse?
Over the past few months, I have dug up some bad bad memories in therapy of me being physically and mentally abused (getting a beating because I "eat like a pig," or wanting to play football). This stopped when I was 11, and I was promised this would never happen again. Intermittently over those years, dad would threatain to hit me and my siblings when he got mad, but never went through with it after the initial promise.
A few days ago, I confronted my mom about this abuse (my dad was the one who always hit me), and she acknowledged it happened but invalidated how I should feel about the situation, saying I was being rude to the household by avoiding my parents (I lived in thier house, but stayed away most nights and weekends, only sleeping there because I realized thier abuse). I am 23, and work at the same company as them. Now dad wants to talk tonight. I’m damn scared, but I want to confront him for the stuff he has done to me.
So I’ll probably be told that this is my fault or is no excuse for how I have been acting. Any good defenses?
i have been in the same situation. talk to your father. it will be worth it in the long run. when i was young, a person who my brother and i lived with did (mum didnt really do much bout it) anyways i talked to that person even though i wasnt fond of it at the time. it was the best thing i ever did cause i had a chance to talk about how I was feeling. i am now 39. IT IS NEVER A CHILDS FAULT WHEN IT COMES TO PHYSICAL ABUSE. LOOK UP KELSEY BRIGGS ON UTUBE and you’ll understan why child abuse needs to be stopped. ps if your really concerned have someone there with you(maybe your partner) good luck. send me some news on how you went if you want. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!
November 25th, 2009
Posted by admin in physical child abuse | 2 Comments »
As a teacher, what signs would you look for in a child that could indicate abuse was occurring at home?
bruises with unreasonable explanations:
e.g. obvious finger-mark bruises on both arms. child told me she ran into the door
child with black eye and other marks on the face & body.
child told me he fell under the table
changes in behavior: withdrawal, aggression, outbursts (anger or crying)
November 25th, 2009
Posted by admin in signs of child abuse | 6 Comments »
Dog Abuse and Child Abuse related?
If a person were to abuse their dog, is it likely they would abuse their future child/children?
I for sure do not abuse my dog, but am just curious if they are related. Are there any statistics or just general knowledge that this is directly related?
If they are related, does this mean caring for a dog can foreshadow how someone would care for their child?
Thanks for any responses
I don’t believe they are related at all. I believe a person will treat their child better than any animal. Now if they abused their own flesh and blood, that’s another story because if you abuse your own child, what makes anyone think you won’t abuse an animal too.
November 25th, 2009
Posted by admin in child abuse statistics | 3 Comments »