Week 1 History of Child Abuse Paper

The effects of child abuse and
neglect can last a lifetime. As a health service professional it is imperative
that you can distinguish between the varying types of child abuse and neglect
and what policies are in place to deal with these offenses against children.

Write a 1,000- to 1,250-word paper
on the history and implications of child abuse and neglect. Answer the
following questions in your paper:

  • How has the history of child abuse and neglect helped
    shape current policies?
  • What is the extent of child abuse and neglect?
  • How do the various types of child abuse and neglect
    differ? How are these types viewed from different theoretical
    perspectives?
  • What are implications of child abuse and neglect?

Formatyour paper consistent with APA guidelines.