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Essay Response Assignment Nine

Essay Response Assignment Nine

Q After reading the whole chapter, you should be familiar with multiple theories about the transmission of abusive or neglectful behaviors from generation to generation. Additionally, you should be familiar with competing theories for why parents abuse their children - ranging from the stresses of living in poverty, to the individual pathological characteristics of the abuser. There are also social theories that view child abuse as a result of social learning, lack of education, an ineffective coping skills. Based on your reading, answer the following questions using logical analysis and information from the chapter: (1) what do you think is the appropriate response by the State in cases of child abuse? (2) Should convicted child abusers be punished or treated psychologically? (3) Should convicted child abusers be required to inform all social partners of their crimes? (4) Should a child ever be returned to the care of that parent, and what criteria would you use to make that determination? This assignment is due by Sunday at midnight. Use no fewer than 300 words. ?

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1. (1) I think that the appropriate response by the State in cases of child abuse is to listen carefully the child regarding his/her abuse. There can be tools to talk properly. The role of the state is immense in response to the case of child abuse and the state should ensure that the child feels that have done the right thing by telling about the abuse and this is a crime and there will be punishment.