Rethinking Children's Violence and Safeguarding New Childhoods

Children are often seen as innocent and vulnerable, but the reality is that they can be just as violent as adults. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),over 3 million children in the United States are victims of violence each year. This violence can take many forms, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, and emotional abuse.

Rethinking Children, Violence and Safeguarding (New Childhoods)

by Lorraine Radford

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The consequences of children's violence can be devastating. Children who are exposed to violence are more likely to experience physical and mental health problems, including depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). They are also more likely to engage in delinquent behavior, such as bullying and fighting. In some cases, children who are exposed to violence may even become violent themselves.

The causes of children's violence are complex and varied. Some children are more likely to be violent if they have been exposed to violence in their own homes or communities. Others may be violent if they have mental health problems or if they are struggling with poverty or other social problems. Still others may be violent simply because they do not know how to handle their anger or frustration in a healthy way.

There is no one-size-fits-all solution to the problem of children's violence. However, there are a number of things that can be done to prevent and reduce violence among children. These include:

• Providing safe and supportive environments for children. This means creating homes, schools, and communities where children feel safe and respected. It also means providing children with access to resources and services that can help them to cope with stress and adversity.
• Teaching children about violence. Children need to learn about the dangers of violence and how to resolve conflicts peacefully. This can be done through school programs, community workshops, and other educational initiatives.
• Providing early intervention services for children who are at risk for violence. These services can help to identify children who are at risk for violence and to provide them with the support and services they need to stay safe.
• Enforcing laws against child abuse and neglect. It is important to hold adults accountable for their actions when they abuse or neglect children. This can help to deter violence and to protect children from further harm.

Creating a world without violence for children will not be easy. However, it is a goal that is worth striving for. By working together, we can create a future where all children are safe and free from violence.

Additional Resources

• CDC: Child Abuse and Neglect
• Child Welfare Information Gateway
• National Child Traumatic Stress Network

Rethinking Children, Violence and Safeguarding (New Childhoods)

by Lorraine Radford

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	977 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	55 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Paperback	:	184 pages
Item Weight	:	10 ounces
Dimensions	:	6.14 x 0.39 x 9.21 inches

FREE