The menace of child abuse in society is no news. There are several child training practices that adversely affect the well-being of a child. These experiences form the behavior patterns of these children and they grow up to become dysfunctional adults in society. There are many perceptions of child abuse, diverse views, opinions, and definitions. The World health organization defines...
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The abuse and neglect of children is something that, I have been aware of from an early age. While I may not have been able to discern or articulate it in legal terms; I was aware of what appeared to be right and or wrong at face value. Having benefited from growing up in a stable home with responsible and...
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Introduction Child abuse is a grave societal issue that transcends geographical, cultural, and economic boundaries, leaving long-lasting scars on the psychological development of its victims. The maltreatment of children, whether physical, emotional, or sexual, can lead to severe disruptions in their developmental trajectory. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one in four adults reports having been abused as a...
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âThe abuserâs desire to abuse is not created by the child, it is there before the child appearsâ. This great phrase was spoken by Carolyn Ainscough author of âHelp for Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse. Generally, the term âabuseâ is surrounded by intentional acts which result in physical, mental or emotional harm to the children and it is awful that...
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The common mental effect of Childhood Sexual Abuse is Post-traumatic stress disorder which is considered a mental health condition that is triggered by terrifying events, including flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts. Some survivors experience flashbacks or painful memories while engaging in sexual activity which causes them to be uninterested and it causes complications in relationships. Victims of these...
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Abuse of children, unfortunately, has become a common thing that happens in society. Many children are abused. The lucky few are removed from their abusers and given therapeutic help, if available, while othersâ abuse continues to go unreported; emotional abuse seems to go unreported because people tend to brush it off. People who are emotionally abused at a young age...
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Chapman et al (2004) describes adverse childhood experience (ACE) as a traumatic experience in a personâs life occurring before the age of 18 which the person remembers as an adult. Some examples of ACEs are physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, alcoholism in the family, drug abuse in the family, depression or any other mental illness in the family, suicide...
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The purpose of this literature review is to identify relevant findings for sex offenders and whether it is nature or nurture that causes them to molest children, from any published literature I find and also relevant websites. Searches were carried out on numerous books such as âtheories of sexual offendingâ, âchild molestationâ and âsex as a crime?â. As well as...
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This study is based on a 16 year old girl who was sexually abused by both of her parents with no one to turn to. The purpose of this study is to inform readers on different types of physical and mental distress children and young teens suffer from when they are sexually abused. Many adolescents suffer from sexual abuse and...
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Internet sex offenders are described as those who commit sexual offences online. Child sex abuse is a growing concern. Two main forms of cyber-enabled sexual abuse against a child are grooming and proliferation of indecent images of children (IIOC). Online grooming is the use of digital technologies to facilitate either online or offline sexual contact with minors. IIOC Incorporates the...
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Psychological research is conducted to help broaden our knowledge and understanding of psychological processes, human behaviors and to possibly help build effective treatments for disorders and diagnostic criteria that accurately diagnose patients. In many different countries and cultures, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) has many different diagnostic criteria that define the disorder. Due to the lack of cross-cultural research around BPD...
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Spanking is a widely practiced ritual in many countries; it is another way of 'disciplining' youngsters to behave appropriately. Because it is kept a secret which most people don't talk about, and children are expected to sit and watch their parents do anything 'behind closed doors'. This method of discipline (spanking) can sometimes lead to more serious cases of abuse....
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Introduction Child sexual abuse is defined as forced or persuaded sexual activity with a minor. This includes non contact abuses, sexual molestation, and rape (American Psychological, 2012). It is estimated that approximately 135,000 children are sexually abused each year (Sedlack et al, 2010). As referenced, the most frequently associated disorder with child sexual abuse is posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (McLean...
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The Roman Catholic Church has failed to protect its church members from falling victim to sodomy to a larger extent. It is evident that the Church leadership has played a pivotal role in enabling the clergy and religious perpetrators to inflict such abuse on members of its congregation by way of concealed re-assignment, coverup and by sheltering the accused from...
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Apart from the physical damages, our generation is badly being a victim to mental abuse. The article focuses on the damages and the gap between the adults and children of the era In todayâs era, the subject of child abuse is being condemned worldwide. The issues of child labor, young street beggars, sexual attempts on children (both girls and boys),...
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This study will explore the harsh and various forms of abuse a child faces in Nigeria. A child is cherished and chastised in Nigeria by the parents or those who care for the child. Adults in Nigeria do not know that there is a thin line between chastising a child and abusing a child. A child is exposed to some...
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Introduction "A Child Called It," a memoir by Dave Pelzer, stands as a poignant testament to the human spirit's resilience amidst extreme adversity. The narrative chronicles the harrowing childhood experiences of Pelzer, who endured severe abuse at the hands of his mother. This book serves not only as a personal recount of suffering but also as a broader commentary on...
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The story of Genie is a heart-wrenching tale of a child held hostage in her own home. Deemed mentally challenged by her abusive father as an infant, she was tied to a chair and locked in a dark room with little to no human contact for twelve years. This severely impacted Genieâs ability to eat, drink, sleep, speak, learn, move,...
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Introduction The transition from a victim of childhood abuse to a serial killer is a disturbing phenomenon that has captivated both academics and the public. The link between early trauma and violent criminal behavior is often nuanced and multifaceted, involving a complex interplay of psychological, biological, and environmental factors. Children who experience severe abuse often suffer from long-term psychological damage,...
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Introduction Child abuse is doing something or failing to do something that results in harm to the child or puts the child at the risk of doing harm. Child abuse can be physical, sexual or emotional. Neglect or not making provision for the needs of the child is also a form of abuse. In India and in other countries of...
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Child sexual abuse is a sexual activity between an adult and a minor. There are different forms of child sexual abuse like fondling, exposing themselves to the minor, showing pornographic images, etc. It does not necessarily include physical contact. A child cannot have any type of sexual activity with no one, not even relatives. Families who have been affected by...
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