LEAVE NO NEGLECT ABUSE CHILD ACT

Leave no neglect abuse child Act



Leave No Neglect Abuse Child Act

Introduction

Sometimes regarded as the common feature of all forms of abuse, Neglect is more common that the phenomenon of abuse and it has consequences equally serious about child development. However, its recognition as social problem is relatively new and continues to receive less attention, from the public and professionals, the most egregious cases of abuse. It must be a constant reminder, the phenomenon of abuse of children not confined only to the violence, whether physical or even psychological. The parent who abuses a child is not always violent to him. On the contrary, most of its lines tend to be characterized by emotional neglect or lack of relationship.

Define negligence

In general, the term child abuse includes the problems of violence, neglect and sexual abuse. As there must be separate forms of abuse to study their respective consequences, as it must be recognized that many children are subjected to more than one. Indeed, one third of cases involve neglect also other forms of abuse. In addition, if it is already difficult to draw a clear line between neglect and abuse, it is more difficult to distinguish between child victims of physical neglect and emotional neglect of those victims.

Neglect means wilful lack of care and attention. It is also referred to as

To fail to do or carry out, as through carelessness or oversight and

Failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances. It is also the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern.

Discussion and analysis

No childhood should be shattered by abuse. No young life should be lived in the shadow of fear. While it is not possible to prevent all violence, nor possible to guarantee that no child will ever be harmed by neglect or aggression or exploitation or predation, it is our duty to do everything in our power as a Government and as a society to prevent such harm. This begins by ensuring that children are safe and protected in all aspects of their lives - where they live, learn, pray and play. This Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children and the accompanying Child Protection and Welfare Practice Handbook set out clearly how child protection must be placed at the core of any organisation working with children.

The documents detail what is to be done to protect children, how it is to be done and who are the key people in each organisation to do it. This combination of the Children First: National Guidance 2011, as the comprehensive reference document, and a practical handbook to key actions for front-line practitioners will deliver a sound footing for national consistency in our approach to child protection. These changes and the creation of a dedicated National Child and Family Support Agency, for the provision of family support and child protection services, will result in greatly enhanced protection for ...