it’s not straightforward. In fact, there are many more complications to consider. This includeschildren being placed in foster care, families being prosecuted more harshly if they are poor or people of color, and parents needing access to services that are unavailable to them. Other ...
“Things that annoy Sharon Kelley.” A joke of course but with some level of truth since there are questions I have had to answer in court but did not know (e.g., what is the rate of undetected sexual offending?). I would characterize the...
Child abuse is a global problem, which we come across in families not only in the United States but overseas also. Imagine coming home to a corrupted household that taunts you with every step you take. Imagine being in fear of those who you love and care about; people who you thought ...
Below are some of the demerits of substance abuse in teenagers: Mental health issues which includes anxiety and depression Tense relationship between friends and family Physical health issues Academic challenges Based on statistics, it has been seen that some teenagers are at a higher risk of coming...
Len and Dean discuss the alarming issue of elder abuse in their 78th and 79th podcasts. Dean expresses concern, especially since he has elderly parents, and highlights recent statistics from FinCEN and the FBI on elder...more Alarming Cases of Elder Abuse in NJ Long-Term Care Facilities ...
Financial abuse statistics: What are the signs of financial abuse? According to Leanne Kaufman, head of RBC estate and trust services, be vigilant for red flags such as new bills suddenly being paid or an inordinate or unusual number of financial transactions. And watch for changes in financial...
Since the inception of the Dewis initiative, many of the co-produced activities have involved victim-survivors working with other stakeholders to challenge discriminatory practices, in these instances, care was taken to ensure older survivors were central to the aims and outcomes of the co-production...
A program’s success rate can give you valuable insights into its effectiveness. However, it's important to look beyond statistics. High success rates often reflect programs that have clear follow-up support, strong aftercare planning, and personalized care that addresses the root cause of addiction...
(2023) recently found a positive interaction between invasiveness and exploitativeness of child maltreatment experience in predicting suicidal ideation, even when total score (including for sexual abuse) on the child trauma checklist was controlled. Emery et al. (2023) argue conceptualizing CSA as ...
Child abuse statistics showed that 1,820 children died from abuse and neglect, and 4 million child maltreatment referral reports were received in 2021. The data also show that 80.3% of child fatalities involve at least one parent, and 45.6% of children who die from child abuse are one year ...