Children are called our future. The next generation that will become the next doctors police officers or maybe our lawyers. Each child is special and is capable of changing the world. Though many parents have high hopes for their kids others do not. Some parents think that their child is not important and useless. Child Abuse and Neglect are outomes of parents who believe in this. MAny kids are affected and even die due to these harsh situations. It is time to Stand Up and help bring awareness to the nation. Fight for what is right!
"National Children's Alliance Recognizes National Child Abuse Prevention Month Pr Newswire. 23 Apr 2010. Educator's Reference Complete. Web 8 June. 2010.
In this article the National Children’s Alliance (NCA) helps get out the word about Child Abuse and neglect in this nation. Focused on helping communities respond to allegations of child abuse by providing effective and efficient programs that puts the children first. The NCA helps communities stand up to show that abuse is a national tragedy and a silent killer. During the past six years there was a 35% increase in deaths related to child abuse, this is why the NCA has stepped up and tried to fight against child abuse. Two of the main causes of death from abuse in the United States are physical and neglect. From 2001-2007 10,440 children have died due to abuse. In response all the abuse happening in this nation, the NCA has brought up a proposal for a new legislation to decrease child abuse. Despite all this standing up and fighting to stop child abuse, children these days still encounter abuse and some try to fight back but just end up dying.
This article is relevant and current, as it focuses on the importance of how child abuse and neglect are very much existing today. The rate of abuse has risen and more deaths are occurring as days go by. This shows that child abuse is an issue that the nation should try and stop. Written in April this is a very current. This article clearly features credible information, published on the NCA website, which gives us breathtaking insight on a cause that is very important in our nation today.
"Reports of Child Abuse & Neglect Grew 33 Percent in 1990s; Growth Rates in Reports Slowed in Last Half of Decade." US Newswire 13 Mar. 2001. General One File. Web. 17 June 2010.
This article discusses the increase of deaths from child abuse and neglect in this nation. The Prevent Child Abuse organization provides information on how the cases involving child abuse and neglect have increased during the decade. Deaths due to abuse and neglect also have increase, this is why The Prevent Child Abuse organization has collected data and tried a rise awareness of child abuse and neglect. Data collected from child services in 46 states, representing 96.2% of children has shown that child abuse and neglect is rapidly increasing. State reporting agencies believe the main reasons for child abuse and neglect is caused by poverty and other financial problems, lack of capacity and skills, incidents involving domestic violence and substance abuse. In the last decade, the rate of child abuse and neglect has increased by 33% result reaching 3,244,000 confirmed cases of child abuse and neglect. It is estimated to be about 1,071,000 cases of deaths and the numbers of actual deaths are 1,401.
This article is very relevant as it focuses on how child abuse and neglect have targeted the kids of America. This is an example on why the nation should be more aware of child abuse and neglect. Published about nine years ago, the topic is current. The data collected by the states help the nation see how child abuse and neglect awareness is needed. It provides credible information as it states over the years these numbers have increased. This article features information about child abuse and neglect, allowing it to be an article that helps the people become aware of this rapid growing problem.
Child abuse and Neglect are serious issues occurring in this nation. As a nation people have to stand up and become advocates for children facing these situations. Many kids are losing their live trying to stand up and fight. Now is the time were we tell them no more fighting alone. Stand Up to child abuse and neglect because it can happen to anyone’s child even yours.
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