1. If a parent of one my students informed me that she has been leaving her two young children, and the oldest is suspected to have an intellectual disability, stay home alone while she went out to spend time with her boyfriend, I would be concern for her children’s safety and wellbeing. There is no reason why any mother should have to leave her children home alone while she goes out to have fun with her boyfriend. This mother is neglecting her children by not being home in the evening to take care of her children, possibly feed them, making sure they are going to bed at a reasonable hour, and making sure that they are safe. A child with an intellectual disability who could be any age from 8-12 should be left in charge of taking care of their younger sibling. …show more content…
Next I want to inform child services and inform them everything I know about the situation and find out how I could help out and what I could do to help the children. At some point (either before or after reaching out to child services, depending on what my principal told me to do first.) I would like to have a meeting with the parent and principal about what is going on and why she feels that it is ok to leave her two young children home alone and if I contact child services before the meeting I would also inform her that they are aware of what is going on. Maybe the mother does understand that leaving her children home alone for the evening is consider child neglect. If that is the case, I would print out Section 1 of Act 45 on Domestic Relations Code (23 PA. C.S.) Omnibus Amendments. A part in section 1 it states “"Serious physical neglect." Any of the following when committed by a perpetrator that endangers a child's life or health, threatens a child's well-being, causes bodily injury or impairs a child's health, development or
The United States defines child maltreatment as “any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker, which results in death, serious injury or emotional harm, sexual abuse, or exploitation, or an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm” (McCoy & Keen, 2009, p. 63). This legal definition is better understood by the idea that a caregiver repeatedly fails to provide the most basic care necessary for a child. Although abandonment is often the first thing that comes to mind when one hears the word “neglect...
P1: To outline why children and young people may need to be looked after away from their families.
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In 1974, the United States Congress passed an act that would provide the necessary laws and regulations that would protect those who have become victims of child abuse and neglect. According to this policy was meant to: “provide financial assistance for a demonstration program for the prevention, identification, and treatment of child abuse and neglect” (CAPTA of 1974 P.L. 93-247). This law became known as Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act. The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act was first amended in 1974 and became known as CAPTA. However, over the years CAPTA has been amended several times. When CAPTA was amended on June 25, 2003 it became part of the Keeping Children and Families Safe Act of 2003. The most recent amendment of the law was on December 1, 2010 (Public Law 108-36) (About CAPTA: A Legislative History). By definition, which was established in 1974, CAPTA is defined as “the physical or mental injury, sexual abuse, negligent treatment, or maltreatment of a child under the age of eighteen by a person who is responsible for the child’s welfare under circumstances which indicate tha...
Physical neglect can include not providing adequate food, clothing, appropriate medical care, supervision, or proper weather protection (heating or coats) to the child. Educational neglect can include failure to provide appropriate schooling or special educational needs, allowing excessive truancy, to the child. Psychological neglect is the lack of emotional support and love, never attending to the child, spousal abuse, or drug and alcohol abuse, including allowing the child to participate in drug and alcohol use. Physical abuse is to cause or inflict physical injury upon the child. This may include, burning, hitting, punching, shaking, kicking, beating, or otherwise harming a child.
... law enforcement and legal counsel will be involved. It may also be necessary to contact a child psychologist or other therapist to assist.
Yell, M. L., & Peterson, R. L. (1995). Disciplining students with disabilities and those at risk for
Graziano’s article over the handling of his son’s disability in the classroom also involves issues that relate to teachers detecting signs of mental illness in the classrooms, how teachers identify a behavioral troubled child, and training school counselors on the Section 504 policy that are all happening in the world today. Realizing these issues can help parents with giving their child the best out of their education and can also help teachers understand the importance of their relationship with students. Everyone should have the opportunity for a brighter future and having a learning disability should not be the end of the road for any student.
Teachers often mistake students with disabilities as “annoying” and write them off as “dumb” or “lazy,” due to lack of education. I understand some teachers experience training with the mentally ill or learning disabled population, however I strongly believe every teacher, everywhere, should experience extensive training with children who have any kind of disability. As school staff it is our job to provide a safe learning environment for our children, especially because many children do not receive the same kind of attention and affection in their homes, so when they come to school and are being treated like they are less than human, they begin to believe they are “annoying” or
Parents have the right to be included in placement decisions, IEP developments, and evaluations. Schools should collaborate and communicate consistently with family members due to the fact they know their child better than anyone else and can be a powerful resource, as well as an advocate, for their development and education (American Foundation for the Blind, 2015). Furthermore, information regarding a student’s disability is highly confidential. IDEA clarifies that such information may be shared with only individuals who are working directly with the student (Friend, 2014).
More specifically, safeguarding the rights of students with disabilities, while maintaining a safe learning environment for all are top priorities. I currently oversee a middle school who has a large special education population, as 23% of the students receive special education related services. In addition, the school has two new assistant principals who have limited administration and special education experience. Providing ongoing support as well as relevant information is critical. Sharing evidenced-based practices combined with elements of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBiS) has proven to be beneficial. It is imperative students with disabilities who engage in maladaptive behaviors are exposed to proactive interventions as opposed to reactive response. A suspension may mask the issue, as the primary root of the behavior is not addressed. Creating functional equivalent replacement behaviors (FERBS) that seek to meet the behavior need in a more appropriate fashion is
Neglect is defined as failing to give proper attention to or take proper care of a person or child (Webster Dictionary, 849). According to the Institute of Medicine Staff, traditional estimate indicate that family violence affects as many as one in four children and adults in the United States during their lifetimes. Neglect occurs when the child�s basic needs are not met (Black). According to Black, child neglect is prevalent and has pervasive long-term effects. Neglect may be physical and/or emotional, and different types of neglect require different types of intervention (Black).
Unlike physical or sexual abuse, in which specific abusive acts are directed towards a child, neglect is typically defined by the absence of provision for a child’s basic needs (Gough, 2005).
Full and fair access to educational opportunities was often denied to children who were different because of race, culture, language, gender, or exceptionality (Banks and Banks 293). Because local school officials did not have any legal obligation to grant students with disabilities the same educational access that other non disabled students enjoyed, many schools denied enrollment to children with learning disabilities. This exclusion had to be corrected making it necessary to make laws governing the education of exceptional children. As a consequence, in 1975 Law 94-142, Congress passed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This law has changed education throughout the country affecting and changing the roles of special educators, schools, administrators, parents and many other professionals involved in the...
In society today, there are many children and parents who face the diagnosis of having a developmental disability that would qualify them for special education and needs. This time can come with many questions for the parents when they realize the specialized care and education their child will need. Most often, questions arise about their schooling and how they will be included with other children, as well as what services are available to their child. How their disability impacts their life is a very valid concern because their education will be impacted. When a disability is discovered, it effects trickle down from the child to the parents, to the teachers and finally the medical and educational specialists.