SOCW-6351 Social Problem Research Social Problem Research: Child Abuse Master

Social Problem Research 6351.docx SOCW-6351 Social Problem Research: Child Abuse Master of Social Work, Walden University SOCW-6351 Social Problem Research: Child Abuse Causes of Child Abuse Child abuse is a serio ...

Social Problem Research 6351.docx SOCW-6351 Social Problem Research: Child Abuse Master of Social Work, Walden University SOCW-6351 Social Problem Research: Child Abuse Causes of Child Abuse Child abuse is a serious issue that continues to increase in numbers of reported cases each year. Child abuse is defined as the current behavior or lack thereof on a parent or caretake of a child causing death, physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or ill treatment causing or not causing the child to placed in a harmful situation (Intergenerational Patterns of Child Maltreatment: What the Evidence Shows - Child Welfare Information Gateway, 2018). The perception of child abuse varies from different cultures. In some cultures, physical discipline can be traditionally, and the intent is not to cause harm to the child. “Specific definitions of physical abuse vary, some focusing on whether the alleged abusers purpose is to intentionally harm the child” (Kirst-Ashman and Hull, 2018, p. 256). There are five major maltreatments, physical abuse, neglect, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and parental substance are recognized in most of the United States (Intergenerational Patterns of Child Maltreatment: What the Evidence Shows - Child Welfare Information Gateway, 2018). The maltreatments listed can be caused by adults who experienced abuse as a child, substance abuse users, untreated mental health conditions such as depression, issues within the family due to domestic violence and lack of a support system (Holland, 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .