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Te Page 2A-KINGS MOUNTAIN HERALD-Wednesday, July 3, 1985 Child Abuse Can Be Divided Into Many Areas BY: DR. J. ALLEN QUEEN WHAT I3 CHILD ABUSE? ; Public Law 93-247 defines child abuse and neglect as: “Physical or mental injury, sexual abuse, negligent treat- ment or maltreatment of a child under the age of 18 by a per- son who is responsible for the child’s welfare under cir- cumstances which indicate that the child’s health or welfare is harmed or threathened.” From this definition, child abuse and neglect can be divided into the areas of physical abuse, physical neglect, emotional abuse, emotional neglect and sexual abuse. Physical abuse and physical neglect are more noticeable and easier to detect; however, emotional abuse and neglect are difficult to define and identify since the damages is internal. Sexual abuse incidents are difficult to determine in the United States, although a study in New York City conservatively estimated 3,000 cases occur per year in that city alone. Individuals are especially reluctant to report this type of abuse and have labeled sexual abuse as the “last frontier in child abuse.” All types of child abuse occur in every segment of society; however, most of the reported cases are from the lower socio- economic groups. This may be related to the additional stress in the daily life of this group or the fact that this group is more vulnerable to the reporting system. Of great interest is the fact that, in 1960, mothers were indicated as the abuser in most cases; due to the changes in child caretaking respon- sibilities, sex roles and a higher divorce rate, fathers are now as likely to be the abusing parent as the mother. Effects of child abuse and neglect on the individual child and society are short and long term. From physical abuse or neglect, it is belived 20-30% of the children are left with some form of permanent injury. Emotional harm may lead to crime or violence later in life, and a 1972 study of youths in a Colorado detention center revealed 80% of the delinquents had been abused. Because abused children are less likely to become productive members of society, they have a greater potential to become dependent on the welfare, social service or criminal justice systems in the future. HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS Historically, the abuse of children has been noted in civiliz- ed as well as uncivilized societies; however, the first suspected case of child abuse was not reported in the United States until 1874 when a social worker detected the abuse of a child named Mary Ellen. In an effort to obtain assistance, the social worker reported the abuse to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (there was no organization designed for child protection). This incident brought about the formation of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children in New York in 1875; but the problem of child abuse did not receive national attention until 1962 when Dr. C. Henry Kempe published an article entitled “The Battered Child Syndrome” in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The impact of this document led to the passage of legislation in all 50 states mandating that suspected child abuse be reported by professionals, public school teachers, social service workers and law enforcement officials. Although it is difficult to assess the scope of the problem, it is estimated that for every reported case of child abuse or child neglect four others go unreported. During the period 1974-1977, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in the State of North Carolina identified 50 children whose autopsies indicated that death was caused by non-accidental injury. It is estimated that over 2,000 children die every year in the United States as a result of child abuse. Estimates of abuse incidence rate in the school-age population are as high as one for every one hundred school children. It is possible that at least 50% of all reported child abuse cases involve children six years of age or older. The past decade has witnessed an in- crease in the number of child abuse cases. Theoretically, this may be due to either better identification measures or an ab- solute increase in societal factors. These factors include: higher divorce rate, working mother, decline of the extende family or the increase in unwed pregnancies. « THE VICIOUS CYCLE It has been estimated that 30-60% of abusive parents were abused as children, and a vicious cycle of the abused becom- ing the abuser in the future appears evident if the cycle is not broken. Morris, Gould and Matthews summarized the effects of child abuse by stating: ‘Preventing neglect and battering depends in the long run on preventing transmission of the kind of social deprivation which takes childrens’ lives, damages their health and retards their minds, and which con- tributes through those that survive to a rising population of = next generation parents who will not be able to nurture a2 children.” ER The Child Abuse and Neglect Act of 1974 (PL 93-247) re- = quires professionals to report suspected child abuse, and most provide immunity as long as the reporting is done “in = i good faith.” If the suspected abuse is not reported, the abuse will continue until the child is injured or murdered and the family is broken by court action. Due to the emotional makeup of the abuser, self-reporting of child abuse is u;nlike- = ly; therefore, another person must get the process started. There are many reasons why professionals do not report child abuse. Hefler has listed eight reasons why physicians do not get involved in child abuse reporting: 1. not trained to detect child abuse or neglect 2. may not be trained in interpersonal skills 3. difficulty in working with a multidisciplinary team Turn To Page 4-A GIRLS KNIT TOPS RICHARD BARNETTE EJ3ck Stevens CLEVELAND MALL Shelby, North Carolina STOREWIDE SUMMER CLEARANCE 20% To 50% OFF Swimsuits eShorts eKnit Tops eShort Shirts eDresses ¢Slacks Plus Much, Much More - OPEN 10 AM TO 9 PM THURSDAY, JULY 4TH ENTIRE STOCK JUNIOR SUMMER GIRLS 4 TO 6X KNIT TOPS Great Selection JUNIOR SWIMWEAR JUNIOR STIRRUP PANTS 3 9 Sizes 7 To 14 In Stripes. - DRESSES Black White ¢Blue Bi Cooper 8 0 f & Solids Many National Brands | = = 3 HORTS Jone Din wh i Acrylic Ru Pabrie | Purchases : $ 6°° “Reg. $12.00 To $82.00 bh © | Reg: $8.00 To $10.88 Reg. $22.00 To $35.00 Reg. $18.00 ha J : CRA Sa EEA Saal at ene eT Reg. $9.00 . 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