Child Abuse Cases

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About a sixteen-year-old girl, sexually abused by the men her mother sets her up with. Sally, who has an addiction to heroin and uses about four times a week; prostitutes themselves in the exchange of money and drugs. Also, child sex trafficking distributing child pornography, and endangerment of a child. To address the criminal aspect of this case. We first need to contact the police so they can file a report. Once we file a police report, we need to figure out what are the next steps we have to take. We have to assure the safety of Jane and her Jimmy. We need to cover all of our bases so they do get hurt in any way. It may be little difficult to bring Jane stories to the police because we have conflicting stories, so it is important for …show more content…

This specific situation will leave Jane and her brother without a home for some time until the investigation has been figured out. The outcome for Jane and Jimmy are immediately removed from the home. They are to stay in foster care until the social worker can find relatives who can take them in. Alongside they can end up with long-term effects. “In most cases, children who are abused or neglected suffer greater mental health than physical health damage. Emotional and psychological abuse and neglect deny the child the tools needed to cope with stress, and to learn new skills to become resilient, strong, and successful. So a child who is maltreated or neglected may have a wide range of reactions and may even become depressed or develop suicidally, withdrawn or violent behavior. As he gets older, he may use drugs or alcohol tries to run away, refuse discipline, or abuse others. As an adult, he may develop marital and sexual difficulties, depression, or suicidal behavior” (Child Welfare Information Gateway. (2013). Conclusions). They both can be victims of postpartum depression. “The immediate emotional effects of abuse and neglect—isolation, fear, and an inability to trust— can translate into lifelong psychological consequences, including low self-esteem, depression and relationship difficulties. Researchers have identified links between child abuse and neglect …show more content…

Missing days in school. Not interacting with other students often. Silent out themselves when in a large group. Lies about recurrent unexplained injuries such as bruises or cuts, often appearing in patterns. Wearing clothes that cover up their skin, even in the warm weather. Being afraid to go home when school is out of the sessions. As a result, sexual abuse/neglect can cause a behavioral issue. Some of the behavior issues that Jane and Jimmy can experience; screaming, shouting, yelling, exhibit distrust of others, emotional outbursts, obsess, worry or appear anxious about her/his own performance, have low self-esteem or confidence, have a sudden loss of appetite, criticize caretakers constantly, curse, hit, scratch caregiver, request separation from the caregiver, exhibit fear of the dark being alone, people, places or going home and cry easily or frequently. This indication can help the procession by witnessing how their behavior has changed drastically since school started. Also, their behavior would make the social worker and the police believe that what Jane is telling them is

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