Physical child abuse – the importance of breaking the silence
The definition of physical child abuse is any non-accidental physical injury (bumps, cuts, bruises, burns, bites, etc.) or trauma that harms a child. Out of all types of child abuse, physical maltreatment is the easiest to recognize. In most cases, abusive parents do it out of a burst of anger, and are unaware of the magnitude […]
Types of child abuse, neglect, and maltreatment of children
Child abuse is an act or set of acts resulting in physical, psychological, sexual, or any other harm or potential harm to a child. According to the United States Federal and State Law’s definition of child abuse and neglect – types of child maltreatment are: -Physical abuse: deliberate physical harm or injury to the child. Many […]
Parent's guide on juvenile delinquency and youth gangs
Although juvenile delinquency is not a new phenomenon, lately we see a growing trend of children becoming gang members as early as in elementary school. Adolescence is an especially troublesome period when the risk of getting involved with a gang is high. It’s normal that teenagers want to fit into a group they identify with and […]
Children and youth gangs – delinquent behavior in juveniles
Searching for a sense of connection and definition of who they are, children, teenagers, and young adults often join in groups. Sharing common identity is a normal part of growing up. However, when such groups are involved in delinquent or wrongful behavior, we call it a youth gang. Shocking statistics of juvenile gangs Children and teenagers of […]