As social workers, one of the most difficult things we'll face when undertaking child abuse assessments is discovering that child neglect or abuse is actually taking place. In the case of the child, Johnny X, we are uncertain of the type and the extent of abuse that is taking place in the home. Ther...
One factor to consider is if children should be aware of others viewing the interview (assuming it is recorded in a one way mirrored room). ... This article provided information that can be useful in my own practice in the future because I am more aware of the importance interviewing has in substantiating child abuse and maltreatment cases. ...
In this essay I am going to discuss the importance of safeguarding children in an Emergency Department (ED). ... There were a total of 21,493 sexual offenses against children recorded by police in the UK in 2011/12 and one in 10 children in the UK has been neglected. ... All child visits to ED should be recorded in their notes and health visitor/school nurses should be informed where applicable. ...
