CHILD PROTECTION

The Hague Convention on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Cooperation in Respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children 1996 is the worldwide caucus for child protection.

One of my more recent papers detailing the historical process of child protection in Western society.

One foster care-giver recounts the darker side of child "protection."

Indiana has specific laws regarding what is and isn't child abuse. This articles outlines some of the more common ones, and how they are applied.

We now know that unborn babies after 20 weeks gestation feel pain during death. Even if you are pro-choice, I'm sure you are not pro-torture.

The newest law to protect children from sexual predators may end up punishing the innocent.

Having CPS show up at your door without warning is unnerving and frightening. How you behave may very well determine the outcome of the visit. Here are some things you should never do if this happens to you.

Our national frenzy to protect our most vulnerable children has now culminated in the devastation of millions of children and their families. We all have an obligation to protect abused and neglected children but we can do better.

This article gives the several reasons for child abuse. It also tells the damage that it can cause, and how these children can be helped.

A disturbing survey out of Pittsburgh could be a warning marker for other states when dealing with mandatory reporters in child abuse cases.

The American federal law, the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) protects the personal information of kids online. It prevents the disclosure of this information without a parent's consent.

Knowledgeable parents are concerned about the health of their small children, and in an attempt to do what they feel is best for the child are breaking state laws and becoming criminals.

One of my more recent college research papers discussing possible methods to use for child abuse prevention.

Busy, stressful lives usually mean stressed out people. Bring public places, stressed out parents and unruly children together, and things can get out of hand rather quickly. Now, Project Wakanheza is making headway into defusing these potentially explosive situations.

A parochial school education is a huge financial commitment for many parents. Before enrolling your child in private school, learns the pro and cons of a parochial education.

Here, I examine possible causes of neglect, as well as prevention and intervention techniques used to control this form of child abuse.

A Child Order of Protection is available to parents and guardians of Missouri children to stop abuse.

Internet monitoring programs may seem like an invasion of privacy but I see them as a way of protecting our children from the dangers on line among other things.

Neglect and abuse of children is on the rise. If people would pay more attention to the children around them and watch for certain signs, some of these children may be saved.

Child maltreatment is usually categorized by Physical abuse, Emotional or Verbal abuse, Child neglect, and Sexual abuse.

This article outlines a situation witnessed by the author and a study that shows just how common it is for child abuse to go on without being reported. Learn what you can do if you see a child abuse incident.