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By: Alayna Roberts Overview Child abuse and neglect, known as child maltreatment, takes place when a child’s basic needs are not being met. These needs include those that are required for proper development, such as emotional, educational, physical and medical, but also include the omission from resources like housing, clothing, education, and food. Child maltreatment […]
With the publication date for Mental Health Issues of Child Maltreatment: Contemporary Strategies just around the bend, we here at STM Learning want to share more about what makes this two-volume workbook set a critical resource. Overview Child Maltreatment is a global public health issue that affects children and families of all backgrounds. Preventing, addressing, […]
What is Corporal Punishment? Corporal punishment, also referred to as physical punishment, is defined as any physical force used to cause discomfort or pain in response to an unwanted behavior. This form of discipline was widely accepted and used in schools across the United States in the 19th and 20th centuries. In more recent decades, […]
The Catholic Church and History of Child Sexual Abuse When you think about the Catholic religion, or any organized religion, child sexual abuse is not typically what might first come to mind. When people think about organized religion, more common connotations might include codes of conduct, moral standards, worship, and community. However, since entering the […]
Teacher Appreciation Week This week is Teacher Appreciation Week. It has been observed in the US since 1953, and became an official national holiday in 1980. The importance of teachers and their jobs is widely acknowledged. However, many professionals in the field have struggled to find support and resources. This inhibits their ability to provide […]
The Month of April April serves as the awareness month for a multitude of causes, including National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Autism Awareness Month. Unfortunately, neurodivergent children can be very vulnerable to the perils of abuse. As a result, a correlation exists in regards to the occurrence of child abuse among children who are […]
Look for STM Learning’s table at the 38th Annual San Diego International Conference on Child & Family Maltreatment to check out all the titles we have available! This year, we’re offering a convenient and secure way to purchase online and have your order shipped directly to your home or business, so you can travel light and […]
This week, renowned professional in forensic pathology Dr. Mary E. Case has stepped down from her post as St. Louis County’s chief medical examiner. While Case originally attended university to become a neurosurgeon, she began working in the pathology department, which completely changed the trajectory of her life. Forensic Pathology Expert Case graduated in 1969 […]
The month of April is not only Sexual Assault Awareness month, but it is also National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Within the past year, at least 1 in 7 children have experienced child abuse or neglect. However, as with a lot of different types of abuse, this may be an inaccurate number, as many cases […]
For adolescents, health care professionals can be essential in the recognition and treatment of abuse. Therefore, it’s important for those who work with teenagers and young adults to understand the prevalence of dating violence. Discovering teen dating violence in its early stages can prevent re-victimization and equip teenagers with the knowledge of what is (and […]
