Week 16: Abuse and Neglect Flashcards
(19 cards)
How many children are in the foster system?
415,129
How many entered the system in 2014?
264,746
What is the average age of foster children?
8.7 years
What percent are 5 years or younger?
39%
What percentage are between 6-12 years old?
36%
What percentage are over 12 years?
30%
What is the average age of entry?
7.5 years old
What is the percentage of children under 1yrs?
17%
How many live in relative care?
27%
What is the average length of placement in foster care?
20.8 months
What is the percentage that leave foster care to reunify with their parents/caregivers?
51%
Physical and Emotional Abuse: Parent factors for abuse and neglect?
- young
- abuse history
- substance abuse
- poor social/emotional skills
- poor coping
- low parenting knowledge
- parental disappointment
Physical and Emotional Abuse: Child factors for abuse and neglect?
- dependent
- difficult temperament
- low engagement
- unattractive child
Physical and Emotional Abuse: Environmental factors for abuse and neglect?
- social isolation
- poverty
- permissive culture
Child neglect: parent factors
- Mental health disorder
- Low cognitive level
- Substance abuse
- History of deprivation
Child neglect: child factors
- Dependency
Child neglect: environmental factors
- Social isolation
- poverty
- disorganized family
Categories of Child Neglect and Child Abuse
- Neglect
- Physical abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Medical neglect
- Other types of maltreatment
- OT practitioners are mandated by federal law to report suspected cases of abuse and neglect (see page 409).
What are protective factors against child abuse and neglect?
-High levels of social integration and community morale.
-Strength-based, empowerment approach to intervention.
-OT Roles: (Direct service provider, Program development, Consultation,
Administration)
-What are the ethical considerations with child abuse and neglect?
-What is important for you to know, as an entry-level therapist, about abuse and neglect?
-Are children the only vulnerable members of society who experience abuse and neglect?
