In other to minimize child abuse, Ross (2006) suggested that the causes
of child abuse must be recognised and also to proffer adequate solution
according to the understanding of the factors causing the occurrence of child
abuse.
of child abuse must be recognised and also to proffer adequate solution
according to the understanding of the factors causing the occurrence of child
abuse.
Fontana (2009) stated that the following measures can be of importance
in minimizing child abuse
in minimizing child abuse
·
There should be adequate awareness on the impact of
child abuse and parents and relatives should be urged to uphold the rights of
the child.
There should be adequate awareness on the impact of
child abuse and parents and relatives should be urged to uphold the rights of
the child.
·
Government should enforce all laws prohibiting the
violation of the right of the child.
Government should enforce all laws prohibiting the
violation of the right of the child.
·
The creation of a support-group structure to
reinforce parenting skills and closely monitor the child’s well-being. Visiting
home nurse or social-worker visits are also required to observe and evaluate
the progress of the child and his/her caretaking situation.
The creation of a support-group structure to
reinforce parenting skills and closely monitor the child’s well-being. Visiting
home nurse or social-worker visits are also required to observe and evaluate
the progress of the child and his/her caretaking situation.
·
Children’s school programs regarding “good
touch … bad touch” can provide children with a forum in which to
role-play and learn to avoid potentially harmful scenarios.
Children’s school programs regarding “good
touch … bad touch” can provide children with a forum in which to
role-play and learn to avoid potentially harmful scenarios.
·
Videoconferencing can also be used to diagnose
child abuse in remote areas
Videoconferencing can also be used to diagnose
child abuse in remote areas
