Physical Child Abuse Cases

Question: Write about thePhysical Child Abuse Cases. Answer: Introduction The situation of child abuse can be explained as one where the parent or guardian of the child commits an act that impairs a childs physical or mental and emotional well-being(Sugaya, 2012). Child abuse can be judged by way of community value systems or by professionals that might seem inappropriate. Detection of cases of child abuse is necessary as if prevented it can greatly impact mortality and morbidity of a child. Children are vulnerable part of the population who are exposed to a series threats and abuse hence requires protection. Childhood requires basic physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs to be met in order to grow up to be a healthy adult. There are prevalent a number of child abuse in Singapore and the government is taking a number of steps and actions to prevent them(Abuse). The scope of this current essay deals detection and management of child physical abuse cases by detection issues that lead to such cases, evidence of measures taken and improvements for existing measures. Analysis While there are four main types of child abuse as physical, sexual, neglect and emotional or psychological, physical abuse impends mortality harm of the child and is discussed here. Physical abuse is when a child is inflicted physical injury or harm by non-accidental measures(Kimmel, 2007). Physical abuse can arise from deliberate burning, forceful shaking, slapping, physical punishments or from excessive discipline. Evidence of physical violence can be noticed in the childs intellectual development, persisting hostility, blaming or ignorance, rejection or discrimination of the child. Child abuse victims are present in all social sections or socioeconomic strata and racial groups(www.childrensociety.org.sg, Physical Child Abuse Singapore, Retrieved on 23rd February 2017). Particularly child abuse arises in independent household income or a single income household, which might lead to financial stress. Where parents or guardians educational background is low and social status is eithe r affluent or low income group. However, there is no significance of any demarcation of economic, educational or social surrounding of the child that might lead to abuse, it can arise from a variety of background and might be a result of mental illness, addiction or past experience associated with the parent(Stoltenborgh, 2013). In Singapore there are a hosts of measures that have been taken by the government in order to take preventive and correction actions against such parents. Laws regarding child abuse cases are evaluated to deter and deal with family violence by the Minister for Social and Family Development. There are a number of agencies that are set up to detect and prevent such cases as schools, hospitals implemented by Ministry of Social and Family Developments Child Protection Service (CPS)(www.straitstimes.com, Retrieved on 23rd February 2017). Figure 1 : Steps to follow in case of Child Abuse Source: (www.smj.org.sg, Retreived on 23rd February 2017) CPS has been actively involved in and is detecting cases related to child abuse and it has detected a total of 551 serious cases. Amongst such cases around 47.7% were physical abuse cases indicating the prevalence of high number of such cases(Kellogg, 2007). In the year 2012 to 2014 CPS investigated and detected a total of 400 cases each year. One of its landmark detection has been detecting child abuse in Pertapis Childrens Home by religious and social service assistant. they had been convicted and charged for abusing children. Another case was death of a two year old toddler of Mohamad Daniel Mohamad Nasser by his mother Zaidah and her boyfriend Zainin Jamari. Both of them had been sentenced in jail to serve a term of 11 years and 10 years respectively(www.childrensociety.org.sg, Children Abuse Cases Singapore, Retrieved on 23rd February 2017). Through creating awareness and ways such that schools and hospitals are able to detect child abuse, CPS has received over 2,022 reports with inquires of child abuse. CPS is enabling and equipping, charities and child protection specialists centers to handle cases related to child abuse(Norman, 2012). It wants to implement child protection system in a professional manner such that they can keep children safe as well without help from CPS. Another improvement to the measures taken by the CPS is to make neighbors and community aware of the impact of such cases so that they can come forward and report cases early. CPS has assured helpline callers identity will be kept confidential and thus, offering protection to children in need. Conclusion Child abuse is prevalent amongst multiple section of the society. While a ministry or a government body alone cannot be instrumental in detecting and resolving such cases, they are equipping communal bodies and protecting confidentiality of people who are willing to come forward to help. While CPS cannot alone resolve cases and make a difference, the community as a whole can make. References Lists Abuse, C. P. (n.d.). Child Physical Abuse. Kellogg, N. D. (2007). Evaluation of suspected child physical abuse. . Pediatrics, 1232-1241. Kimmel, C. E. (2007). Institutionalized child abuse: The use of child soldiers. International Social Work, 740-754. Norman, R. E. (2012). The long-term health consequences of child physical abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect: a systematic review and meta-analysis. . PLoS Med, e1001349. Stoltenborgh, M. B.?K. (2013). 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