This 8-year-old girl, in the story link below, has survived a horrifying experience and lived to write a letter of gratitude to detectives and social workers who took on her case and obviously won:
http://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/year-abuse-survivors-heart-wrenching-inspirational-letter-social/story?id=30313656
It's really hard to imagine and thank goodness it is to good people, how someone can be abusive to children.
But it is heartening and encouraging to see one so young, like this, who is not afraid to speak up and tell what happened to her and to recognise the people who saved her life.
So, what is behind the actions of people who abuse children physically, or in any way?
The Australian website Department of Human Services, below, explains the various aspects of life that can add up to why people abuse children:
http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/for-individuals/children,-families-and-young-people/child-protection/about-child-abuse/what-is-child-abuse/what-are-the-causes-of-child-abuse
The sad thing is, child abuse is one of the largest and growing problems in some countries including New Zealand.
Many dedicated organisations, groups and individuals such as Child, Youth and Family Services and the Ministry of Social Development, social workers and police are given the mandate to try to assist children and families where child abuse is rife.
The above example of the little girl thanking her helpers, has been reported on as not being a usual occurrence.
Many children don't get to live to tell their story.
What do you think about child abuse generally?
Are you a current, or former police officer, social worker or child advocate who would like to give your general view about child abuse from your wide level of experience? (We realise individual cases cannot be commented on but you might have something to contribute in comments that might help the abused or those who deal with it on a daily basis).
No comments:
Post a Comment